The crude oil freight market remains highly volatile, with recent spikes in VLCC rates on the MEG-China route. While tonne-day demand growth has yet to show signs of recovery, market sentiment appears to be firming, driven by uncertainty surrounding oi…
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The FuelEU Maritime regulation is set to reshape the shipping industry, imposing stringent targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from vessels operating within the EU and EEA. This regulatory landscape presents both challenges and opportun…
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Commodity markets have been mired with uncertainties at the beginning of 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the start of 2025 has seen significant turbulence across the global commodity markets, driven by shifting trade po…
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Between September 2024 and January 2025, ship capacity in deadweight tonnes transiting through the Panama Canal was 10% lower than the 2019-22 average. Although there were no transit restrictions during this period, transits of dry bulk, LNG and, to a …
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As the maritime industry seeks to align with global sustainability targets, EU regulations such as FuelEU Maritime and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) are catalysing significant changes in operational and technological strategies. These regulator…
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