The operation of the new Dangote refinery in Nigeria is bound to affect the West African tanker market. At this point, it’s only a matter of when, not if. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “a few months ago it was reported that t…
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Capesize The Capesize market meandered slightly upwards this week before giving back much of its gains mid-week. Opening the week at $24,945, the Capesize market closed the week down at $24,637. The Atlantic Basin saw stronger gains initially as many s…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market Slightly Higher Read More »
The EU’s demand for palm-based biodiesel is expected to decrease in the long term due to the region’s ban on the use of palm oil in biofuels. The overall volume of biodiesel carried by chemical tankers grew at a CAGR of 7.9% during 2013-18 and is forec…
EU ban on palm-based biodiesel to negatively impact Europe-Asia vegoil trade Read More »
With freight rates firming up in most shipping markets, ship owners have been less inclined to sell their older and – let’s not forget, debt-free ships for recycling. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “there…
“Healthy” Shipping Market Means “Unhealthy” Ships’ Recycling Market Read More »
For the first time since January 2016, the VV value of a resale VLCC has gone above $100m ($101.36m as of GMT 0936 1st Nov 2019). The last time we saw these levels was between May 2014 –and Oct 2015. Before this it was during the super cycle of 2007/20…
Resale VLCCs Break $100m for First Time in 3 Years Read More »