The shipping sector is poised to make progress toward financial recovery in 2018, but uncertainty over trade and security relationships will be compounded by a variety of other constraints. Rising fuel costs, the introduction of larger vessels and new …
Why Geopolitics Matters to the Global Shipping Industry Read More »
In a lackluster market, trading a vessel in the right route is vital. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “where to position tonnage has always been a key question for tanker owners. Having exposure to the right market can make the…
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Capesize Despite the major Posidonia event in Greece, rates for the big ships took off this week, with the stars seeming to be working in conjunction, with both the Pacific and Atlantic markets active. However, the dampener came as the week closed out …
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Index Takes Off Read More »
When it comes complying with the IMO’s 2020 0.5% low sulphur regulation scrubbers have not received much good press, but a mix of anlaysts,researchers and classification society officials at Posidonia all saw them as a good solution attracting serious …
Scrubbers shown a little bit of love for large sized vessels Read More »
Ship owners’ sentiment towards the tanker market seems to be more positive lately, at least if one takes into account the appetite for more newbuildings. In its latest weekly report, Allied Shipbroking said that it was “a very interesting week for the …
Tanker Newbuldings Gathering Pace Read More »