A practical look at how analysts can use historical vessel activity as an early trade-flow signal – and where the limits of that signal begin. Structured over time, port calls reveal whether trade-related activity is rising, falling, shifting or …
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The dry bulk market has seen a healthy rally to the best levels of the past five years. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the Capesize market has moved into territory not seen for almost five years, with the Baltic Exchange C5T…
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From 1-4 September 2026, the 22nd meeting of the intersessional working group on reduction of greenhouse gases from shipping took place at the IMO Headquarters in London. We were represented throughout the full week. Below is an account of the discussi…
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Barcelona’s recent growth in LNG-powered vessel calls shows why fuel volumes alone do not tell the whole story of maritime deployment. The transition to alternative marine fuels is usually measured by fleet orderbooks and annual bunker volumes, showing…
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The ship recycling market has been on a roll over the past week, gaining further momentum. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that “the Indian recycling market remained quite buoyant during …
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