Is indexing only useful for high-value cargo? In reality, index-linked freight contracts (or “indexing”) are not limited by cargo value. As Rajesh Bhol, Principal Product Manager – Indexing at Xeneta, explained in a recent customer webinar: “…wit…
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The tanker market could be headed for a stronger second half of the year, after a less-than-ideal start to the year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the crude tanker market experienced a disappointingly weak first quarter, wit…
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Capesize The Capesize market gained notable momentum this week following a slow start largely due to Monday’s UK bank holiday. The Pacific basin was particularly active, supported by solid cargo flow from the miners and a tightening tonnage list, which…
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The MPV market is navigating through choppy waters, driven by a convergence of global short-term shocks and long-term structural transformations. The assessment categorises market risks to understand how they may influence the sector’s future outlook a…
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US crude oil exports have been impacted by the tariff wars, as volumes retreated during the first four months of 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “after a positive 2023, when global crude oil loadings increased by …
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