More Greek owners have placed newbuilding orders over the past few days. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa noted that “Chinese groups led newbuilding contracting with sizable orders, while Greek owners maintained a dynamic presence…
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Even if the current war in the Middle East is resolved peacefully in the coming weeks, shipping in the region will probably still have to face a new reality. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “for most of the past decade, the…
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The ship recycling market’s sentiment improved last week, despite adverse conditions. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships, said that “the Indian ship recycling market witnessed improved activity t…
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The first quarter proved to be on of the strongest in recent years, in terms of S&P deals. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the first quarter of 2026 delivered one of the most active S&P periods in recent memory, with …
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The pressure on the oil and shipping markets from the Hormuz Strait situation could very well remain, long after the war in Iran ends. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the Strait of Hormuz is no longer simply a chokepoint. It …
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