Escalating Port Congestion Strains Container Shipping Flows
Port congestion across key Northern European hubs is intensifying, with Bremerhaven particularly affected by labour shortages during the recent holiday…
Tanker – Weekly Market Monitor: VLCC Tonne Days AG/Ras Tanura Net Supply
At the end of the third week of May, we are analysing the AG growth in tonne days within the…
Shifting Routes and Tariff Strategies: What the Latest Freight Trends Mean for Your Supply Chain
A lot has happened over the past week. We’ve seen a US-Houthi ceasefire deal re-spark the debate around safe access…
IMO policy measures: What’s next for shipping’s fuel transition?
Executive summary Based on total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling by UMAS and UCL and more than 30 stakeholder interviews…
Tankers: Uncertainty has fostered…almost nothing, so far
The world is often an uncertain place; there are always two sides to any trade. This year seems to be…
Tankers: China Crude Oil Imports Lower So Far in 2025
Crude oil imports from China have been lower during the first four months of the year. In its latest weekly…
Dry Weekly Market Monitor: Dry Bulk Fleet Growth 2025-2026
With growing industry attention focused on the latest USTR port fees, we take a closer look at the evolution of…
Dry Bulkers’ Prices on The Rise as Market Improves
The dry bulk market’s improvement has translated to higher dry bulkers’ values. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said…
US Tariff Turmoil Is Not Over: Trump Has Other Levers To Pull In Trade Wars And Bring Further Confusion To Global Supply Chains
The decision of the U.S. Court of International Trade to deem Trump’s sweeping tariffs as unlawful is good news for…
Ship Recycling Activity at a Crossroads
The ship recycling markets are entering a transitionary stage. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash…