Dry bulk demand could be impacted by the steadily falling Chinese coal imports. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-May 2026, global seaborne coal loadings increased by +2.3% yo-y to 527.6 mln t (excluding cabotage)…
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The Venezuelan market has re-entered the crude tanker trade with more robustness over the past few months. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the Venezuelan crude trade has moved from being a relatively narrow and politically co…
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The ship recycling market has mostly remained in “wait and see” mode, after the recent developments in the Middle East. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships, said that “market sentiment in India ha…
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The newbuilding market has retained its strong momentum over the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “newbuilding market remains hot even this week, with tankers and containers again under the spotlight; Hong Kon…
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Prices for dry bulkers were on the rise during the first six months of the year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the dry bulk S&P market strengthened during the first half of 2026, supported by healthier freight rates, im…
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