While short-term Chinese iron ore demand has proved to be strong, things could turn sour after the country’s return from the upcoming public holidays. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “China’s steel sector has returned to fo…
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A&S Resources, which is developing iron ore and other mineral assets in the Central African Republic, has announced plans to develop a railway line linking its deposits with Cameroon’s Kribi port. The proposed corridor could support more than 90 mi…
In Kama Metal v Maersk the court reaffirmed the English law position – that a carrier is entitled and bound to deliver cargo against an original bill of lading. Introduction Carriers can often find themselves facing misdelivery claims when there are tw…
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Iron ore market fundamentals continued to soften as subdued Chinese steel demand kept pressure on inventories and reduced the need for additional seaborne supply. While Simandou is emerging as an increasingly important source of high-grade iron ore, st…
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The product tanker market is also experiencing a strong upwards trend, following the latest developments. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the global CPP market remains firmly supported this week, with the same forces driving t…
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