Persistent congestion in the Danube River has been lowering vessel availability in the Black Sea, particularly for smaller general cargo tonnage, while also affecting some dry bulk vessels. Prolonged delays are likely to keep regional freight rates hig…
A series of newbuilding orders were concluded last week, as more owners entered the market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “newbuilding activity remained active this week, with contracting spread across the container, …
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Onboard carbon capture and storage systems (oCCS) could play a significant role in helping shipping reduce CO2 emissions, while alternative fuel supply chains continue to develop, according to a new Lloyd’s Register (LR) report. The report, Applying On…
Did you know? Did you know that a pre-arrival checklist, a recorded drill, or a single entry in a logbook can move your commercial performance? Not in a vague, everything-is-connected sense. Specifically, and sometimes by six figures. The pre-arrival c…
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Ship owners are stocking up with VLCCs, betting on a long lasting surge of rates amid Middle East instability. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the January–July 2026 tanker Sale & Purchase market has been considerably more…
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