Bank shipfinance for Greek shipping slowed down its contraction to a rate of -1.52% during 2018 from -5.62% in 2017 and -8.77% during 2016. The overall Greek loans (both drawn and committed but undrawn) booked both in Greece and worldwide as of 31/12/2…
Ship Finance Expected to Rise Once Again, After Years of Contraction Read More »
Demand drivers and freight rates Iran, Libya and Venezuela face export limitations because of sanctions and internal political troubles. At the same time, US exports of crude oil are growing fast because of pricing and politics. “We have mobilised all …
Tanker Shipping: While we wait for 2020 to kick in, it’s all about politics Read More »
In recent years, noise emitted by ships has become a prioritized environmental concern for sea ports. Tightening regulations reflect increasing public awareness of the health effects of noise and an international trend towards developing housing projec…
Muffling the rumble Read More »
The market for tankers is expected to trend higher moving forward, according to experts. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “this year’s tanker S&P activity keeps edging higher compared to the same period in 2018. Year to …
Tankers: Ships’ Values Expected to Trend Higher Read More »
Fleet growth expected to outstrip demand growth in 2019 and 2020, making the near future look unappealing. Demand drivers and freight rates It’s been a rollercoaster ride for the dry bulk market in 2019. The market fell from slightly profitable levels …
Dry Bulk: A Struggling Market Gets All Hyped Up By Capesize Volatility Read More »