This decade is critical for decarbonizing the maritime sector. Integrated energy planning, accelerated action and ambitious policy implementation are vital to keep international shipping on track for net-zero by or around 2050. Whilst the maritime sect…
COP31: Broad maritime coalition launches breakthrough 20% electrification goal by 2035 Read More »
Demand for thermal coal is growing once more, with shipping standing to benefit. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “with the winter heating season underway, the thermal coal market is benefiting from strengthening demand, as …
Dry Bulk Shipping: Thermal Coal Market Heating Up Read More »
We retain a range of 285–310 million tonnes (Mt) for China’s 2026 seaborne thermal coal imports, with 295 Mt as our conditional central case. Extending October’s arrival pace gives 288.96 Mt. Winter restocking could close the 6.04 Mt gap. As at 2 Novem…
China’s 2026 Thermal Coal Imports: 295 Mt Hinges on Winter Restocking Read More »
The maritime industry has become much better at asking seafarers how they feel. The harder question is whether it is prepared to act on what they say. Surveys, welfare reports and personal testimony have brought mental health out of the margins of mari…
Listening is not enough to protect seafarers’ mental health Read More »
The tanker market has witnessed a decline over the course of the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Affinity said that “VLCCs have softened throughout the week as limited enquiry and increasingly competitive Suezmax alternatives have te…
Tankers: VLCC Market Cools Down Read More »