“During the first three quarters of 2026, US dry bulk shipments to China have grown 104% y/y, driven by a 176% y/y increase in the shipment of grains. Volumes between the two countries weakened in 2025 amid rising trade tensions and higher tariff…
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Newbuilding ordering activity has kept its upwards momentum, with more contracting being reported. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “newbuilding orders continued to flow this week; In the container sector, Chinese owner …
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Every ship generates a significant amount of operational and performance data. When appropriate arrangements are in place, this data can support a range of activities, including vessel performance monitoring, voyage optimisation, weather routing, and o…
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…