The impending enforcement of the Hong Kong Convention is bringing some turbulence in the ship recycling market, as compliance is a key factor. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that “as the…
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Activity in the newbuilding and S&P markets appears to be slowing down lately, as global economic headwinds are taking a toll. In the newbuilding market, shipbroker Banchero Costa said in its latest weekly report that “in the tanker sector, Pan Oce…
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Ship owners looking to gain a competitive advantage in trading their bulkers, could find such a case in a specific trade within the market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Guinea’s military government recent decision…
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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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