Global shipping: navigating the waves of geopolitics
The shipping industry has faced turbulent times over the past few years, and 2025 looks no different with high trade…
OSV Shipping Market Capacity to Remain Tight
The shipping market for OSVs (Offshore Support Vessels), is expected to remain tight supply-wise, moving forward. In its latest weekly…
Possible penalties on China-built ships… US tariffs hit more countries… What next?
More uncertainty ahead for shipping, everybody! If anybody expected ocean shipping and international supply chains would become more stable after…
Bulker shipping faces tough year as China’s manufacturing sector weakens
The dry bulk sector, which handles a diverse mix of commodities, has recently lost momentum. In February 2025, the Baltic…
Newbuilding Market Slowing Down
Newbuilding ordering activity slowed down over the past week, after a series of strong contracting. In its latest weekly report,…
Dry Weekly Market Monitor: U.S. Steel Tariffs on Chinese Steel Exports
The recent reinstatement of a 25% tariff on steel imports by the United States, effective March 12, 2025, aims to…
Ship Recycling Hit by Geopolitical Unrest
Geopolitican uncertainty has further compounded the overall subdued activity in the ship recycling market. In its latest weekly report, Best…
LPG trade growth will be curbed in 2025 due to US terminal capacity limitations
In the latest issue of Drewry’s LPG Forecaster, LPG trade is projected to increase only 1.4%, while US LPG exports…
Shipping’s 2025 outlook brims with uncertainty
The maritime industry is once again bracing for a year of profound transformation. According to an analysis by ING, 2025…
Dry Bulk Shipping: The Aftermath of the New US Trade Policies
The trade war which has been sparked by the new US administration is set to have an impact in dry…