2019 has proven to be just as hard as 2018 for tanker owners, but for a whole new set of reasons. While last year was characterized by shipping’s own shortcomings, as a result of an imbalance between supply and demand, 2019 is proving to be the year of…
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Capesize The market showed variability over the past week, as most routes were active yet sentiment differed from region to region. The Pacific market largely softened on the back of an inactive West Australian market. Charterers were usually able to a…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market Shows Varied Performance Read More »
The final article in our cyber risks series, produced in collaboration with Secure State Cyber, focuses on the benefits of antivirus software, the importance of contingency plans in the event of a cyber-attack and what actions Members can take to ensur…
With more than 230 sales of bulkers so far in 2019, Greek and Chinese ship owners are dominating proceedings, although with different strategies. Greek owners are looking for modern dry bulk tonnage, which Chinese are more inclined to acquire ships bui…
Dry Bulk Modern Tonnage the “Weapon of Choice” Among Greek Ship Owners Read More »
A wider conflict with Iran would be negative for most types of ships and for the oil markets in general. Fewer ships will transit the Straits of Hormuz. The following analysis focuses on VLCCs, which lift most of the crude cargo volumes out of the Arab…
A potential war with Iran and the impact on trade Read More »