The tanker market has been facing the doldrums for quite some time now. But if one could attempt to find a silver lining in the market since the start of 2018, this would be the Aframax segment in the North Sea. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker …
Aframaxes in the North Sea the Silver Lining of the Tanker Market Read More »
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) fears ‘chaos and confusion’ unless the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) urgently resolves some serious issues concerning the successful implementation of the 0.5 percent sulphur in marine fuel cap…
Sulphur Cap Chaos in 2020 Warn World’s Shipowners Read More »
The acquisition of the Songa Bulk fleet by Star Bulk provides their new owners with a fleet renewal opportunity in the strong Panamax bulk carrier market. Spot market earnings for ships of this size have been moving steadily upwards since the start of …
Panamax Synergies Realised Through Asset Plays – Star Bulk Wows the Market Read More »
With the geopolitical side of the oil markets taking over, the tanker freight market is looking for more signs of a sustained recovery. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Affinity Research said that “this week has been off to a good start, as we a…
Tanker Market Looking For More Upside Momentum This Week Read More »
Capesize Dramatic drops over the week for the big ships, with the hope of further improvements as the week began being dashed mid-week. Ongoing unrest in Guinea and disruption to bauxite exports saw some vessels re-let on the market, prompting uncertai…
Dry Bulk: Capesize Market Faces Fall Read More »