Growth in seaborne perishable cargo slowed in 2019 but is forecast to better weather the COVID-19 induced economic storm than the dry cargo trade given the broader resilience of the food supply chain. Meanwhile, availability of refrigerated container e…
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With the future of crewing high on the agenda, BIMCO and ICS are preparing for the launch of the latest Seafarer Workforce Report (previously known as the Manpower Report), the industry standard resource for ship operators, agencies and governments see…
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The Presidential elections in the US, due in a few months could bring a shift in energy policy, affecting not only the US, but the global oil market and with it the tanker market as well. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “for th…
A Political Change in the US Could Lead to a Shift in the Tanker Market as Well Read More »
Capesize The capesize market took a southerly direction this week to settle at $17,918, down -$1,998 week on week. While the market isn’t moving in large increments, its direction got clearer as the week progressed. Brazil to China C3 trading activity …
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Sleepy Joe may have confirmed Kamala Harris as his running mate for the US Presidency, but there is another sleepy factor lurking in the background, ready to bring either fireworks or a quiet slide into obscurity towards the end of this year. The world…
A Sleeping Bull in a China Shop Read More »