US cement shipments rebound in July, led by Texas and Missouri
Cement shipments across the United States and Puerto Rico rose to an estimated 9.99 million metric tons in July 2025,…
African appetite for cement drives 13% jump in shipments
“Between January and November 2025, cement shipments, including clinker, have jumped 13% y/y, driven by a 39% y/y increase in…
Growth of longhaul vegoil trade at risk amid looming US–India trade deal
A likely tightening of palm oil supply driven by Indonesia’s higher biodiesel mandate is expected to support continued growth in…
Greek Owners Investing in Tanker Tonnage
Greek ship owners have been heavily investing into adding more tanker tonnage throughout 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker…
Trade growth slump on near horizon
The global economy has proven “resilient” this year, despite concerns about a sharper slowdown in the wake of higher trade…
Expansion of Dangote’s refinery capacity to reshape Atlantic basin flows
The Dangote refinery’s expansion to 1.4 mbpd by 2028, doubling its current output, is expected to reshape regional trade dynamics…
Tanker Market Slowed Down During November
The tanker market faced further headwinds during the past month, OPEC said in its latest weekly report. Dirty tanker spot…