As agricultural dry bulk commodities exports took a dive in the first quarter of this year and painted a gloomy picture for Panamax and Handymax freight rates, a stunning second quarter comeback have nearly tripled freight rates. While total agricultur…
Stunning comeback to Q2 agricultural exports nearly triple freight rates Read More »
New Technical Reference document will help shipowners, ports and bunker suppliers understand processes and procedures for the safe use of methanol as a marine fuel. As stakeholders across the maritime industry assess future fuel options in support of t…
LR and Methanol Institute launch guidance on methanol bunkering Read More »
The dry bulk market has staged a rebound over the past few weeks, but more positive news are required from the demand side of things, in order for a more sustainable recovery to take center stage. To this extent, China’s soybean imports could provide s…
China’s Soybean Imports A Ray of Hope in the Dry Bulk Market Read More »
The maritime industry is facing several upcoming environmental regulations, in addition to the broad range already in place. The general self-perception of the industry is that it has done a tremendous job in achieving compliance with, for example, bal…
Shipowners must stay vigilant to upcoming environmental regulations Read More »
Despite the economic shockwaves engendered by the ongoing global pandemic, the world’s leading carriers continue to display signs of effective strategic management skills. Many of the industry’s key players are posting robust Q2 results, while, accordi…
Xeneta: Rates Slide But Carrier Performances Continue To Defy Expectations Read More »