Panamax bulk carriers have emerged as the principal losers from changing global grain trade patterns, while smaller Supramax and Handysize vessels have benefited from the redistribution of wheat and corn shipments, according to new research from intern…
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Subsea incidents may be infrequent, but their consequences can extend far beyond well-control challenges, threatening crew safety, the environment and the continuity of offshore operations. In an exclusive interview with Mr. Mario Fazio, Global Integra…
Alternative-fuel vessel orders are outpacing the development of the port infrastructure needed to support them, according to a new global study by Lloyd’s Register (LR), highlighting a growing gap between ship capability and fuel availability. LR’s new…
Alternative-fuel ships outpace port readiness, new LR report finds Read More »
The government of India’s newly released draft National Steel Policy ‘Vision 2047’ targets 531 million tonnes of crude steel production, 772 million tonnes of iron ore demand and 236 million tonnes of coking coal demand by 2047. If these numbers are ac…
Could India’s steel ‘Vision 2047’ create the next breakthrough for dry bulk demand? Read More »
A shift has been underway in the naphtha market as a result of the war in the Middle East. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the war in the Middle East has upended Asia’s naphtha market. With the Gulf normally supplying over hal…
LR Tankers: Freight Squeezes Naphtha Arb Read More »