West, East Med LNG markets compete for cargo volumes amid heat waves
East Mediterranean LNG prices hit a near two-month high July 25 compared with those seen in the West Med as…
GAIL India issues LNG tender for Sept delivery, sources say
GAIL (India), the country’s biggest natural gas distributor, has issued a tender seeking a cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
Vietnam rice exports in July down 4.4% y/y at 630,000 T – statistics office
Vietnam exported 630,000 metric tons of rice in July, down 4.4% from the same month a year earlier, government data…
Vancouver’s longshore foremen prep for possible strike after DP World hearing
The Port of Vancouver’s maritime employers warn of a port-wide strike vote taking place as Canada’s labor tribunal considers a…
Brazil shippers say North America container rates surge close to record highs
Strong demand, tight vessel capacity and delays at some key Brazilian ports are pushing freight rates close to the record…
Leading maritime cities driving decarbonization of shipping
The Leading Maritime Cities report shines a light on the key cities driving the maritime industry forward. With decarbonization and…
Seafarers Happiness Index shows modest rise in well-being in Q2 2024, but concerns emerge over a ‘two-speed’ industry
The findings of the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report by the Mission to Seafarers reveal a mixed but increasingly positive…
Shipping and the Prospect of a Depreciating Dollar
The prospect of a depreciating dollar could act as significant benefit to the shipping industry. In a recent report, shipbroker…
Author Talks: Supersize your decisions
Why is decision making so complex and time-consuming? A new framework could help you make better decisions faster and more…