The tanker market showed renewed growth during April, OPEC said in its latest monthly report. Dirty tanker spot freight rates broadly improved m-o-m in April, with VLCC rates supported by expected higher tonnage demand out of the Middle East. VLCC spot…
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VesselsValue’s Timeseries product can be used to assess when may be a good time to start financing a specific vessel type. In this instance, we’ve taken a look at the Panamax sector and have compared newbuilding orders with demolition levels alongside …
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Admiral Nelson, Captain Kidd, and James Cook are legendary British figures. Sir Francis Drake and Captain Blackbeard are also well known. What they have in common is that they are all men. Historically, the maritime industry has been a male-dominated f…
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The growing average age of the tanker fleet is expected to pose challenges moving forwards, as owners are searching for more clarity regarding compliance with future regulations. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the tanker flee…
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Capesize The Capesize market closed the week on a firm and optimistic note. Early activity was stifled by the Vesak Day holiday in Singapore, and while initial trading was subdued, sentiment remained bullish from the previous week, underpinned by stron…
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