The maritime industry has undergone a quiet digital revolution over the past decade. Fuel consumption is now optimised through sophisticated voyage planning algorithms. Crew scheduling, maintenance cycles, and vessel positioning are orchestrated throug…
Despite the disruptions of the past couple of months, China’s crude oil imports have edged higher so far in 2026. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “after a marginal decline in 2024, when global crude oil loadings decreas…
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With the global shipping community gathering on mass next week for the bi-annual Posidonia event, Clarksons Research have profiled the position of the Greek market and the hugely important role it plays in shipping. Despite highly dynamic shipping mark…
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The Handysize segment, long regarded as one of the most resilient and flexible sectors within the dry bulk shipping, is facing a structural shift. Unlike larger vessel segments, which have historically experienced cyclical corrections in fleet growth a…
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Disruption in trade patterns and cargo demand could be looming ahead for dry bulk shipping. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv, said that “the global dry bulk market is preparing for a period of extreme climate-induced disruption. The Nati…
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