Dalian iron ore dips, rebar slumps to five-year low on tepid China steel production
Iron ore futures prices dipped for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday while rebar prices slipped to their lowest since…
Thailand’s rice exports buoyed by buyer trust despite market challenges, says TREA president
Thailand’s rice exports are expected to reach 7.5 million mt in 2025, supported by early-year momentum and strong buyer trust,…
Baltic Index Rises On Higher Capesize Vessel Rates
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Wednesday…
CMB.Tech takes key step toward Golden Ocean takeover
Agreement follows outline of term sheet reached in April
Cosco backs 30-ship newbuilding order with Chinese leasing firm
Cosco Shipping Bulk is said to be behind a mammoth order for 80,000-dwt newbuildings
Kongsberg Discovery Launches FS80, New Benchmark in Trawl Sonar Technology
Kongsberg Discovery is heralding a new age of efficient, simplified and sustainable pelagic trawling with the commercial launch of the…
Study: Seafarers Report Fatigue, Anxiety and Lack of Access to Medical Care
Work-related fatigue among seafarers has increased, despite efforts to monitor work and rest regulations on ships reports a new study…
Skipper Injured as Sailboat is Caught in Tanker’s Wake Entering Lock
The skipper of a training sailboat operating in Germany was injured when the vessel was caught in the wake of…
Chinese savers decry falling deposit rates but still won’t spend more
After Chinese banks reduced deposit rates last week, Miro Chen launched a social media poll: “When interest rates fall, do…
Lagarde’s euro ‘battle cry’ emphasizes EU cash need
If the euro supplants the dollar as the world’s main reserve currency, Europe might lose some currency competitiveness – but…