Ton-mile demand in the tanker market could be gearing up for a rebound in the coming months. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “American crude production has gone from strength to strength in recent years, despite a recent slowdo…
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Capesize The Capesize market faced a persistent downturn this week, with the Baltic 5TC declining daily to end at $15,395, down $2,779 from Monday. In the Pacific, limited mining demand early in the week led to a softening in the C5 route, hindered by …
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Maritime communications came a long way before they could deliver the first Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), but it is fair to say that their forward march has only accelerated in the two-and-a half decades since. Today, shipping com…
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Demand for Australia’s iron ore has been on the rise, with China leading the pack. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2023 was a very positive year for global iron ore trade. In Jan-Dec 2023, global loadings of iron ore i…
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This week’s focus highlights a decrease in vessel congestion at the port of Ras Tanura for dirty tankers, including VLCCs and Suezmax vessels. Port congestion metrics show a 25% decline on both a weekly and monthly basis. However, in contrast, port day…
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