Seaborne iron ore exports from Brazil, the second largest iron ore exporter kept their downward trend during 2025, but even more so during the first month of 2026. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2025 was another posit…
Dry Bulk Shipping: Brazil’s Iron Ore Exports Keep Edging Lower Read More »
Recent freight market behavior suggests a pause in the rally rather than a structural reversal. Freight levels remain supported by constrained tonnage supply, particularly in core export regions, though near-term direction will depend on fresh cargo fl…
Dirty & Clean Routes: This Week’s Congestion Moves Read More »
Ship finance is undergoing a structural transformation that extends far beyond the typical market cycle, according to legal experts. In a Holland & Knight Insights article, authors Sophia Agathis, a partner at the firm, and Nicholas Kaasik, senior …
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The tanker market has started off the year on a positive note, OPEC said in its latest monthly report. Dirty tanker spot freight rates had a strong start to the year in January, supported by geopolitical uncertainties, weather disruptions, unplanned ou…
Tanker Market Stages Strong Start Into 2026 Read More »
The Capesize market in the Pacific opened the week under pressure due to the effects of Cyclone Mitchell on West Australian Pilbara ports and a temporary slowdown in miner activity. Although port operations quickly resumed and activity levels picked up…
Dry Market Monitor: Capesize Volumes – South Atlantic & W. Australia Read More »