Ballast water compliance matters, here’s why
Every year, the Port State Control (PSC) selects a particular area of ship safety or environmental regulation for closer scrutiny…
Tankers: Nigerian Cargoes Heading East is a Recalibration of Global Flows
Geopolitics are increasingly shaping the current tanker market landscape. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “Nigeria’s oil…
Recovery in China’s LPG imports: Can the rebound fuel robust growth in 2H25?
China’s LPG market has been on a rollercoaster ride this year, caught between tariff wars, volatile petchem margins and shifting…
Newbuilding Orders On the Rise
Newbuilding ordering activity rose last week, with more owners contracting vessels. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said…
Dry Bulk Shipping: Indonesian Coal Flows Gradually Rebound
Following a weak start to 2025, Indonesian thermal coal shipments are showing signs of recovery. June marked the lowest monthly…
Ship Recycling Subdued Last Week with Prices Retreating
The ship recycling market is still experiencing muted sentiment. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash…
Tanker Market: Is an Oil Supply Glut on the Cards?
With crude oil flows patterns still very much fluid, tanker market participants are closely monitoring oil demand and supply fundamentals.…