China’s decision to restrict its coal imports in 2019 below 2018 levels will dent demand for Panamaxes, but an ongoing tussle with Australia could be the silver lining. The Chinese government plans to curb the country’s coal imports by 3%-4% in 2019, t…
A Chinese punch on Panamaxes Read More »
In 2017, NORDEN’s dry bulk activities were successfully split into a Dry Operator and a Dry Owner unit to add resilience in versatile market conditions. Now a similar model is in the making in the company’s tanker business. “Increasing focus on short-t…
Tankers Ramps Up Focus On Short-Term Read More »
Ship recycling activity has picked up considerably over the course of the past week, as a result of upcoming Easter Holidays and the Monsoon season in the Southeast Asian peninsula. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said th…
Ship Recycling Activity Picks Up Ahead of Upcoming Monsoon Season Read More »
It is widely accepted that the relation between geopolitics and international trade is of strategic importance for national economic growth. Russia and China are two different players with different needs and interests. Russia from its side wants to di…
LNG trade market via NSR creates new strategic alliances Read More »
Providing newbuilding market data has always been a strong focus for Clarksons Research but in recent years there has been a growing need to better understand activity in the ship repair and refurbishment sector. In this week’s Analysis we discuss the …
Thinking Of Going “Retro”? …Check Out The Repair Yards! Read More »