Iron ore heads for weekly gain on brightening demand outlook, China stimulus hopes
Iron ore futures prices climbed on Friday to their highest levels in more than four months and headed for a…
Baltic index posts weekly gain on higher rates across segments
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which measures shipping rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, rose on…
Dry Bulk Shipping: India’s Coal Imports Slowed Down in 2024
India’s coal imports edged downwards during 2024, having a negative impact on dry bulk shipping. In a recent weekly report,…
Grains traders challenge new export tax in Brazil court
Brazilian grain traders’ association Abiove is challenging a new state law imposing a 1.8% levy on grain exports from Maranhao…
Taiwan’s CPC seeks LNG cargo for April delivery, say sources
Taiwan’s CPC Corp (CHIP.UL) is seeking a cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for delivery in April, two industry sources…
EU seeks more US gas, renewable energy to replace Russian supplies
The European Union will seek more gas from countries including the U.S. to replace Russian supplies, and expand renewable energy…
STEALTHGAS INC. Reports Record Results for Third Year in a Row in 2024
STEALTHGAS INC. (NASDAQ: GASS), a ship-owning company serving the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry, announced…
Okeanis Eco Tankers projects $50,000 daily VLCC earnings
Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. reported its unaudited condensed financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve-month period of 2024, which…
Japan’s core inflation hits 19-month high, keeping alive BOJ rate-hike bets
Japan’s core consumer inflation hit 3.2% in January for its fastest pace in 19 months, data showed on Friday, reinforcing…