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,…
LNG orders halve in 2025—a likely rebound in the near term
Only 38 vessels were ordered in 9M25 compared to 86 in 9M24, with the orderbook-to-fleet ratio continuing to weaken in…
Newbuildings on the Rise Again
The newbuilding market has began heating up again. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “this week…
Monthly Major Bulk Radar: The Third Quarter Closed With A Surge That Few Expected
Major bulk, made up of iron ore, coal, and grains, exports ended 2025 Q3 above the previous year and sit…
Dry Bulk Shipping: Demand growth softens as coal shipments decline
We estimate that the dry bulk supply/demand balance will strengthen slightly in 2025 and gradually weaken in 2026 and 2027.…
Ship Recycling Remains Subdued
The ship recycling markets have remained subdued over the past week. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a…
Chinese port fees pose taxing questions
China’s imposition of new “Special Port Service Fees” on US-linked vessels is more than trade retaliation — it’s a further…
Dry Bulk Shipping: Australian Iron Ore Exports Command More Than 50% of the Global Market Share
Australia has maintained its leading position in the seaborne iron ore trade, as over half of the global iron ore…