Seaborne trade through the Arctic is growing steadily over the last few years, in what could be a significant factor of the latest Greenland debacle. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Donald Trump brought the Arctic into the…
Arctic Shipping On the Rise: A New Trade Route Ahead? Read More »
Most charterers spend their time thinking about ships, cargo, and freight, not about financing structures. Yet behind many vessels today lies a complex web of ownership and lending arrangements. When something goes wrong in that chain, it can directly …
Keeping the ship moving: Step-in agreements and what they mean for charterers Read More »
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) net-zero emissions target by 2050 is challenging. Today, the industry accounts for 3% of the world’s total emissions – matching the output of the aviation sector. Growth in global trade and production hav…
Green Shipping and the Blue Economy Read More »
The tanker market is again turning its focus over to Iran, after a turbulent week with the developments in Venezuela. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “following two weeks of unrest, the oil market is again focused on Iran after…
Tankers: After Venezuela, It’s Now Iran’s Turn to Upend the Market Read More »
Capesize The market endured another challenging week, with sentiment steadily weakening across most routes as rates continued to slide. In the Pacific, despite consistent miner participation and generally healthy operator activity, this proved insuffic…
Dry Bulk Market: A Challenging Week for Capesizes Read More »