The Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities on Friday 13th June, followed by Iran’s retaliatory actions, have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict and potential disruption to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz (…
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Capesize The Capesize market displayed a steady yet nuanced performance this week, starting on a subdued note due to European holidays but gaining traction as the days progressed. In the Pacific, the C5 West Australia to China route saw persistent acti…
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The downward trend of Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports has persisted so far in 2025, following the same pattern as during 2024. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Dec 2024, global crude oil loadings went up by a mo…
Tankers: Saudi Arabia Crude Oil Exports Keep Declining Read More »
Elimination of risk in modern day supply chains is an unrealistic goal; the best supply chain professionals can hope for is to effectively navigate it to ensure resilience, according to a report from the OECD. Recent years have seen a surge in external…
Robust trade diversity bucks headlines Read More »
Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit Mr. Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping Your Excellencies Ministers, Distinguished guests, Dear colleagues, It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to the Shaping the Future of Sh…