Tankers: China’s Crude Import Policy and Strategy
The seaborne crude oil trade routes are constantly evolving and China is at the center of things. In its latest…
Decarbonisation in doubt?
The path to net-zero emissions for the global shipping sector hit a significant roadblock last Friday, as a scheduled Extraordinary…
Tanker Trade in Turbulence: Beijing Strikes Back with Port Fee Policy
As of October 14, 2025, the U.S. and China have implemented reciprocal port fees targeting vessels associated with the opposing…
Tanker Market: US Crude Oil Exports Down in 2025
US crude oil exports have retreated so far in 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that…
The US and China port fees: a comparison
The US and China have introduced reciprocal port fees targeting vessels linked to each other’s countries, marking a novel use…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Lose Some Ground
Capesize The Capesize market lost some of its earlier momentum this week, ending on a softer note. Early positivity in…
Tanker Market: Russian Sanctions to Reshape Trade… Again
The tanker market is again facing a reshaping of its trade routes. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said…
Navigating China’s new tonnage tariffs on US-linked shipping
News of China’s recent retaliatory tonnage charges on US-linked vessels has spread through the shipping market like wildfire, marking a…
Container Ship Feeder Sector Looking Positive
One of the shipping niches which is primed for a strong recovery and future growth is the containership feeder segment.…
Redefining Ship Crews with AI assistance, Advanced Technologies and Risk Prevention
In the evolving landscape of maritime operations, three pressures converge: increasing crew cost and regulation, rising safety and environmental demands,…