Second-Hand Ship Deals Fading Away
The S&P market has slowed down over the past few days, as a result of the uncertainty created from the…
The U.S. Shipbuilding Industry vs. China and the Issue of Port Tariffs
The Signal Ocean Voyages API offers a deep dive into global versus U.S. port calls for both dry bulk and…
Bulker S&P Activity Falls Sharply in Q1 2025
Due to market uncertainty, overall sale and purchase levels for Bulkers have fallen year on year, with a decrease of…
Shifting Trade Flows From Policy Changes
Global trade flows are shifting in response to the ongoing trade war. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said…
Dry Weekly Market Monitor: Dry Bulk Voyage Flows to China Amid Escalating Trade Tensions (Q1 2025)
The first quarter of 2025 has shown mixed signals in China’s dry bulk import profile, reflecting commodity-specific trends and the…
Dry Bulker Prices on the Rise
Prices for dry bulk carriers have been on the rise over the past week, as more deals were concluded. In…
Japan is world’s third largest shipping nation as owners control 12% of the fleet
“Combined, Japanese shipowners currently own 12% of the global fleet’s deadweight tonnes capacity (DWT). This makes Japan the third largest…
The deeper impact of an ageing VLCC fleet
Intertwined with the complexities of market volatility, oil and freight dynamics, unprecedented geopolitical events, rising sanctioned trades, and environmental and…
Shipping: When the Unthinkable Happens
The shipping industry is having to navigate a “minefield” of trade and geopolitical tensions these days, in an era when…
Tanker – Weekly Market Monitor: Iran’s Resilient Oil Exports and Emerging Pressures in 2025
Despite persistent international sanctions, Iran managed to sustain significant crude oil exports between January 2023 and March 2025, totaling approximately…