While the containership orderbook has surged to over 33% of the total fleet, next to none of these vessels are geared ships, according to data analysis by MSI in its latest HORIZON Monthly Containerships report. This could become a problem in the years…
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One of the biggest factors shifting crude oil flows could be removed from the equation, if peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine reach a positive outcome. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson noted that “negotiations are ongoing, and t…
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Capesize The Capesize market delivered a robust and increasingly confident performance this week, with the BCI 5TC climbing steadily from the low $30,000s to close the week in the $37,000s. The Pacific set the tone early, where consistent miner partici…
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The VLCC market is enjoying a strong upswing, with spot earnings consistently exceeding $100,000pd as rising OPEC supply has boosted vessel demand in the Arabian Gulf. With OPEC+ targets indicating an oversupplied oil market through 1Q26, the correspon…
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Most coal exporting countries have seen lower exports so far in the year, with Indonesia being no exception. The main “culprit” is China’s diminished appetite for seaborne coal imports. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “…
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