Dry bulkers built in Japan, i.e. of a proven quality have been in high demand in the second hand market lately. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that in the S&P market, “good quality Japanese Panamax Bulkers still have ta…
Dry Bulkers Made In Japan in High Demand Read More »
While the US-China trade friction of the past few months has, undoubtedly, hurt shipping in more ways than one (dry bulk shipping not excluded), it seems that some good can also be made of it, especially if a sustainable agreement can be reached. This …
Dry Bulk Market: The Case for the US Coal Exports to China Trade Read More »
Product tankers could soon be used for floating storage units, as the market is starting to exhibit certain undeniable trends, supporting the case for using ships for storage of fuel oils. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “much …
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The ship financing landscape is a completely different ballgame these days. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “over the last 10 years, many of the traditional and top lending banks have made the decision to either downsize th…
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While scrubbers seemed to be a very popular choice among shipowners looking to comply with the IMO’s 2020 rule regarding the use of low sulphur fuels, starting next January, it seems that the financials of this investment proved to be too much fo…
Compliant Low-Sulphur Fuels The Dominant Choice Among Dry Bulk Owners Says Shipbroker Read More »