The emergence and potential dominance of the new “Omicron” variant of COVID-19 is expected to maintain the positive momentum in most shipping markets. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “threats to the global economy m…
Latest Virus Variant Expected to Maintain Positive Momentum in Shipping Read More »
Fitch Ratings maintains its neutral outlook on the global shipping sector due to continued strong market conditions in the container shipping and dry bulk segments, and expectations that the tanker segment could improve after a weak 2021. A continued g…
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As we look ahead to 2022, should shippers prepare for a new round of disruptions? And what key issues should they think about as they finalise plans for the new year? In this year-end Logistics Executive Briefing, our supply chain consultants identify …
New disruptions to supply chains in 2022 and how international shippers can respond Read More »
LNG bunker fuels are gaining traction as a way to reduce emissions “right here and right now” among many members of the shipping community. However, it’s only ever going to be a bridging fuel. In its latest weekly report, Gibson said that “the world is…
LNG Bunker Fuels Are Only Transitionary: Will Hydrogen Take Over in the Long Run? Read More »
Capesize The Capesize market peaked mid-week from its recent rally as the 5TC marked down -$1344 on the last day of the week to settle at $40,035. A tonnage tightness in several positions, particularly in the north Atlantic, led to gains early on in th…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Segment Latest Rally Seems to Have Peaked Read More »