Capesize The market delivered a volatile but constructive week overall, underpinned by a strong early rally and broadly supportive sentiment despite some mid-week consolidation. The Pacific led the initial charge, with C5 rates rising sharply through T…
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Seaborne coal imports into the EU fell further during 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Dec 2025, global seaborne coal loadings declined by -2.8% y-o-y to 1,333.1 mln t (excluding cabotage), based on vessel …
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Recent developments in oil production and export flows from Venezuela have prompted closer market attention on alternative sources of heavy and discounted crude, including supplies associated with Iran, as Asian refiners reassess sourcing strategies. A…
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As the global shipping industry stares down the barrel of its decarbonisation gun, a propulsion technology that had fallen out of favour is making a return. According to a white paper released by DNV, nuclear propulsion is today no longer a “dist…
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Dry bulk rates, especially those for larger ship classes have been unusually strong for this period of the year, as a result of improving ton-mile demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “China’s dry bulk market usually fades …
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