VLCC freight rates surged over $100,000pd, following the rise in OPEC+ output and a sharp rebound in tanker demand, which drove second-hand values to a new peak in October. This uptick is likely to continue in 4Q25 amid tight tonnage supply and the ons…
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The maritime industry is experiencing a phase of rapid technological development. The shift from paper charts to continuous digital connectivity is resulting in a myriad of operational changes. With it, comes growing environmental concerns and ever-str…
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More Capesizes have been added to the global orderbook over the past week, according to shipbroker reports. In its latest one, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the bulk sector, China’s Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding secured an order for 2 x 210,000 …
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The strong rally in crude tanker stocks this year has been driven by a surge in charter rates, underpinned by rising oil inventories due to increased OPEC+ supply. Tanker stocks have gained a significant momentum, particularly crude tanker companies wi…
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Warren Buffett recently affirmed a principle at the heart of global progress: “balanced trade is good for the world,” noting, “the more prosperous the rest of the world becomes, … the more prosperous we’ll become.” His words reflect more than economic …
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