The ship recycling markets ended a period of strength and upward momentum, with the first signs of weakness last week. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships, said that “the Indian recycling market c…
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Decarbonisation, digitalisation, shifting patterns of global trade and an increasing level of influence from Asia are continuing to reshape the shipping, logistics and trading sectors. With this year’s WISTA International AGM and Conference taking plac…
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“During the first three quarters of 2026, US dry bulk shipments to China have grown 104% y/y, driven by a 176% y/y increase in the shipment of grains. Volumes between the two countries weakened in 2025 amid rising trade tensions and higher tariff…
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Newbuilding ordering activity has kept its upwards momentum, with more contracting being reported. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “newbuilding orders continued to flow this week; In the container sector, Chinese owner …
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Every ship generates a significant amount of operational and performance data. When appropriate arrangements are in place, this data can support a range of activities, including vessel performance monitoring, voyage optimisation, weather routing, and o…