China resumed imports of U.S. soybeans in 2025, with cumulative shipments estimated at approximately 12 million tonnes. These volumes were concentrated early in the year, primarily during January–February, with shipments declining thereafter and remain…
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Despite a lack of available tonnage, the sentiment in the ship recycling market looks to be shifting, ever so slightly. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that in India, “the USD strengthene…
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After more than 2 years of Red Sea diversions, it looks as if a return to the conventional route, via the Suez Canal, is on the cards for many shippers on the Asia-Europe and Asia-US East Coast lanes. In this Logistics Executive Briefing, we recommend …
End of Red Sea diversions raise many questions for shippers Read More »
As oceans warm and weather patterns grow more unpredictable, cargo losses linked to heat and moisture are increasing. Understanding how climate conditions affect cargo is becoming essential to managing risk and preventing claims. Cargo claims linked to…
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Shipbuilding ordering activity, but also deals in the S&P market have continued to pour in during the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the bulk sector, Japan’s Kawasaki shipyard secured an order for 2 …
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