The tanker markets have been shaped by geopolitics over the past year, more so than …trivial things like supply and demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson commented that “geopolitical developments dominated tanker markets last year, wit…
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Seaborne coal imports into the EU fell further during 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Dec 2025, global seaborne coal loadings declined by -2.8% y-o-y to 1,333.1 mln t (excluding cabotage), based on vessel …
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Dry bulk rates, especially those for larger ship classes have been unusually strong for this period of the year, as a result of improving ton-mile demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “China’s dry bulk market usually fades …
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Despite a lack of available tonnage, the sentiment in the ship recycling market looks to be shifting, ever so slightly. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that in India, “the USD strengthene…
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Shipbuilding ordering activity, but also deals in the S&P market have continued to pour in during the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the bulk sector, Japan’s Kawasaki shipyard secured an order for 2 …
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