The charter market for multipurpose vessels (MPVs), including both breakbulk and project cargo carriers, is expected to remain strong through 2022, supported by the continued prevalence of Covid-19 and the resultant global supply chain disruption. But …
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The big news for all of those following the container freight futures market is that cleared container freight futures will be listed on CME from 28 February 2022. This will enable companies, to hedge the extraordinarily volatile container freight rate…
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Newbuilding activity was elevated during the first week of 2022, in what could be a positive sign for the rest of the year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied said that “a strong start took place for the newbuilding market during the first …
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The 2022 edition of the Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report was launched today at an event hosted by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), providing fresh insights into which global hubs offer the best infrastructure, technology, finance, and world…
The new year has not brought much more relief to the container shipping market, especially on the main fronthaul trades. Pre-Chinese New Year demand and continued congestion keep spot rates elevated, while carriers’ upper hand in the ongoing negotiatio…
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