The tanker market could be headed for a stronger second half of the year, after a less-than-ideal start to the year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the crude tanker market experienced a disappointingly weak first quarter, wit…
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US crude oil exports have been impacted by the tariff wars, as volumes retreated during the first four months of 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “after a positive 2023, when global crude oil loadings increased by …
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Newbuilding ordering activity has been rather active in the container shipping market, with bulkers being the main focus of the second hand market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the Container sector Chinese builde…
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The ship recycling markets are entering a transitionary stage. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that “as the clock ticks down to the enforcement of the Hong Kong Convention, the global shi…
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The dry bulk market’s improvement has translated to higher dry bulkers’ values. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the relationship between spot market performance and asset values is a core theme in dry bulk shipping. By examin…
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