As the dust settles on a historic year of upheaval, the global trade landscape is bracing for a starkly different reality in 2026. After a surprising 4.2% year-over-year expansion in 2025, economists at ING are forecasting a “significant slowdown…
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The strategic shift of EU’s LNG imports’ demand is redrawing the global LNG shipping map. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Europe’s decision to formally sever its remaining gas ties with Russia marks the end of a chapter th…
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Market Overview The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) recorded a sharp recovery ahead of the Lunar New Year before correcting on Friday, 6 February 2026. While dry bulk indices have historically softened into the holiday period due to seasonal disruptions, index …
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The maritime industry is largely aware of the dangers of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery fires in confined shipboard environments, and especially aboard car carriers and containerships transporting electric vehicles (EVs). Less widely acknowledged is that…
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The seaborne tanker market could be headed for yet another shift in crude oil flows, which could also have an impact on freight rates. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “earlier this week, President Trump announced that the Unite…
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