The shipping industry has faced turbulent times over the past few years, and 2025 looks no different with high trade disruption risks. This uncertainty challenges shipping companies and shippers to prepare for various scenarios. Tanker shipping is most…
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2025 looks set to be another dynamic year for crude oil trade. Across the value chain, flexibility will be critical to take advantage of supply capability and maintain continuity amid any potential disruptions to trade flows. Within this, ship-to-ship …
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The tanker market could face significant consequences from potential US measures against Chinese-built ships. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “this week, many in the shipping industry likely heard about Section 301 of the US Tr…
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Capesize The Capesize market saw a strong upward trajectory throughout the week, with the BCI 5TC surging from $8,620 on Monday to $15,074 by Friday, reflecting improved sentiment across both basins. The Pacific market was notably firm, driven by a tig…
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The share of US imports in the global aluminium trade has been declining gradually over the past few years, while the country’s share in the global imports of iron and steel has been increasing. For any significant decline in US imports, the country wi…
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