Oil markets might have successfully rebounded from the shockwave of the pandemic, but a positive medium-term outlook for crude and products trade is far from secure. A supply picture is being blurred by heightened uncertainty which has created an inves…
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The smaller bulker segment used to be something of a “pariah” in the dry bulk market, with larger units attracting most of the investment interest and headlines. However, this trend seems to be reversing now. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker All…
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The rapid recovery of the global economy that started at the end of the first wave has come with a much faster rebound in global trade than initially expected. This has come with significant supply chain disruptions causing many different types of shor…
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Asia’s economies are intimately linked to global maritime trade. Cargo vessels sailing from the ports of Northeast Asia’s export giants supply the consumers of North America and Europe, while much of Asia’s energy and natural resources arrive by sea. A…
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Suppliers in Houston generally have stems of all grades available on short notice. Certain suppliers have tight schedules for dates at the start of the new month. Sea fog and poor visibility shut the Houston Ship Channel temporarily this week, delaying…
ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook Read More »