As the world races towards a decarbonised future, copper – a key component of electrification – is in high demand. As the demand for copper surges, securing a reliable supply and the trade to support that has become a top priority for gover…
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China is leading the necessary expansion in shipbuilding capacity, in order to cover the influx of new demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the Chinese shipbuilding industry is experiencing a significant expansion, driven …
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This week’s special focus is on the growth of VLCC dirty tonne days from all origin countries to all destinations (left chart). In August, we observed a decreasing trend, reflecting a pattern similar to the previous year, when the market also experienc…
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“Between January and August 2024, coal shipments to India rose 10% y/y, outpacing an 8% y/y increase in domestic coal mining. Thermal coal shipments were a key driver, supported by strong electricity demand and coal import mandates. During the rest of …
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The ship recycling markets have remained in limbo over the past week. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that “the ship recycling markets across the major destinations continued to face a ch…
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