Russia can’t match a Western asset seizure, but it can inflict pain
Russia’s ability to mete out like-for-like retaliation if Western leaders seize its frozen assets has been eroded by dwindling foreign…
Tankers: Arabian Gulf Crude Oil Exports Retreated in the First Quarter of 2024, Despite Global Positive Momentum
The global seaborne crude oil market grew during the first quarter of 2024, but this wasn’t the case with the…
Tanker Orders Increase 32% Year-on-Year
Tanker ordering levels have increased during the first few months of 2024. So far this year, 104 Tankers have been…
End of the oil supercycle?
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Oil Market Report paints a surprising picture for the future of oil. While global…
How the OSV shortage is sparking a digital transformation
A shortage of OSV vessels is a catalyst for significant digital transformation within the industry. Many OSV vessels were decommissioned…
Secure Intermodal Data Practices through the SPEAR Approach
Like so many industries, the intermodal transportation sector runs on data. Clear, accurate and up-to-date information informs the strategies and…
Safe mooring: Navigating new IMO regulations with DNV
The high frequency of mooring operations and a high level of human involvement have resulted in multiple safety incidents related…
Strong Newbuilding Ordering Momentum Evident in the Market
Ship owners have been quite active in the newbuilding market for yet another week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker…
Brazil’s import of Russian clean petroleum products jumps 135%
“Since the European Union sanctioned Russian oil exports in 2022, crude oil and dirty and clean petroleum products (CPP) have…
BIMCO: Dry Bulk Shipping Fundamentals Seen Improving Moving Forward
We expect the supply/demand balance to strengthen in 2024 and weaken in 2025. Supply is estimated to grow by 2-3%…