Tanker newbuildings have been the main target among ship owners over the past couple of weeks. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa noted that “it was a significant week for crude oil tanker contracting, with multiple large contracts …
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The LR story over the next few quarters is less about a single demand catalyst and more about how much supply quietly comes back into play. This piece unpacks the levers behind that shift: a heavy newbuild delivery schedule, the unwind of recent clean-…
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The 13th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13) was held in London from 9 to 13 February 2026. PPR commenced discussions on a legally binding framework on biofouling. PPR also agreed on amendments to requiremen…
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Libya’s oil production and subsequent seaborne tanker trade could be heading for significant momentum moving forward. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Libya’s oil sector is gaining renewed momentum in 2026, following a seri…
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Global steel flows reached 283mt in 2025, according to Signal Ocean, an increase of over 5%. This growth was driven entirely by China, which saw outward steel flows reach 119mt, up 15% y/y. China increased its share of steel flow origins from 38% in 20…
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