The market had hoped that China would unveil a large stimulus package at the March NPC; but any expectation of a large boost to world growth and commodities demand has not come, yet. The current stimulus package is smaller; less potent and less positiv…
CRU: China Stimulus 2018-19 – Less Positive for Commodities Demand than the Past Read More »
Last year, it was mostly tankers and containers which were the main candidates for ship recycling. As of late though and amid a growing unease regarding the dry bulk market’s immediate prospects, more and more dry bulkers are being considered for…
Bulkers Are Now Headed for Recycling in Market Shift Read More »
Singapore maintained its top position at the head of the 15 leading maritime capitals. Despite a somewhat weak trade cycle in traditional shipping and offshore oil and gas markets yet to recover, Singapore was able to retain its lead in three of the fi…
Leading maritime capitals of the world report 2019: Singapore still on top, Athens 11th Read More »
Key US ports, leading global container lines and specialist car carriers will all be adversely impacted should the proposed US auto tariffs be implemented in the second quarter of 2019, according to an impact analysis published by global shipping consu…
Newbuilding activity seems to have picked up lately, despite contrasting reports from shipbrokers. However, what they all seem to agree to, is that ship owners are actively looking to acquire more secondhand dry bulk tonnage. In its latest weekly repor…
Newbuilding Activity Rising, as Ship Owners Are Looking for More Dry Bulk Tonnage Read More »