The USTR proposal with introduces charges against Chinese owned, built or operated vessels, is expected to lead to an extensive tanker fleet repositioning, mainly for the dirty tanker trade, as clean tankers aren’t affected, due to their smaller sizes….
Tanker Fleet Repositioning on the Cards After USTR Proposal Read More »
Capesize The Capesize market showed a clear upward trajectory this week following a subdued start due to the Easter holidays. The BCI 5TC rose steadily, closing the week at $15,667, up from $13,774 on Tuesday. In the Pacific, sentiment improved signifi…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes March to Higher Ground Read More »
Through our dry bulk flow tool, we have identified changing trends in iron ore flows from Indian ports. Growing domestic demand from the steel industry and weaker demand from China have led to less iron ore leaving Indian ports so far in 2025. Fully ut…
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The tanker market softened during the course of the past month, OPEC said in its latest monthly report. Developments in sanctions and tariffs have kept spot freight rates trading close to the five-year average, although below the robust levels seen in …
Tanker Market Softened Last Month Read More »
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently hosted the 83rd meeting with the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 83), resulting in a new fuel intensity target, which is set to come into force no later than March 2027. This new re…
Three Key Impacts of the IMO’s New Fuel Intensity Target on S&P Activity Read More »