The improvement in one-year time charter earnings has reshaped the VLCC secondhand market. The recent strong cash generation and improved freight visibility have pushed asset values sharply higher, not only for modern units but also for overaged units….
VLCC second-hand prices at decade highs Read More »
Coal exports from South Africa have been steadily recovering over the past few years and 2025 was no exception. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “global coal trade lost momentum in 2025, easing after a strong rebound the…
Dry Bulk Shipping: South African Coal Exports Keep Expanding Read More »
Sinokor Merchant Marine has swiftly established itself as a major operator in the VLCC segment, acquiring more than 50 second-hand vessels while also adding substantial tonnage through time-charter arrangements. The expansion has reportedly been financ…
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This week’s focus highlights the softening trend in TSOP data flows for Indonesian thermal coal shipments to India, particularly within the Panamax vessel segment, toward the end of February. The deceleration in shipments coincided with adjustments to …
Panamax Freight view – Indonesia Thermal Coal to India Read More »
In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the bulk sector, Greece’s Seanergy Maritime placed an order of 1 x 211,000 dwt newcastlemax vessel to Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy. The price is $75.8 mln and delivery is set for mid202…
Ship Owners Order More Dry Bulk Newbuildings Read More »