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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Crude oil imports from China have been lower during the first four months of the year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Dec 2024, global crude oil loadings went up by a modest +0.4% y-o-y to 2194.6 mln tonnes, ex…
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The tanker market participants have adjusted their way of doing business with sanctions on Iranian oil in mind. However, this could change sooner rather than later. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “since April the US and Iran h…
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