With crude oil flows patterns still very much fluid, tanker market participants are closely monitoring oil demand and supply fundamentals. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “Russian seaborne crude exports in August reached 3.40 mi…
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The ship recycling market is still experiencing muted sentiment. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that in India, “the market remained relatively strong during most of the week, though it s…
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Newbuilding ordering activity rose last week, with more owners contracting vessels. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the container sector, Greek company Danaos Shipping placed an order of 2 x 7,500 teu carriers to Ch…
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Geopolitics are increasingly shaping the current tanker market landscape. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Nigeria’s oil industry is enjoying a rare moment of momentum. After years of underperformance and insecurity in the Ni…
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The product tanker market could be set for a respite in the coming months. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “last month refining runs hit an all-time high of just over 85mbd, with refineries running much harder this summer than …
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