Ship waste, marine casualties and regulatory requirements as to shipment notification and consent
On 5 February 2025, the UK Supreme Court will hear the appeal in the MSC Flaminia. In brief, following a…
Shipping: More Demolition Activity Could Provide Relief
A rise in the subdued demolition activity could provide a significant relief to the shipping markets. In its latest weekly…
Dry Weekly Market Monitor: Coal Dry Bulk Flows | U.S. – Europe Market Analysis
The total coal shipment volume from the U.S. to Europe in 2024 is estimated at 25.2 million tonnes, reflecting a…
Shipping lines braced for change as Trump’s tariffs target the EU
President Trump’s latest trade tariff salvo took aim at the EU, confirming his long-held promise to increase levies on exports…
Chinese vessel orderbook tops $123 billion
To mark the Lunar new year, we take a look at the Chinese newbuilding orderbook, using VesselsValue data. The infographic…
Shipping: Commodity Market Turbulence
Commodity markets have been mired with uncertainties at the beginning of 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said…
Ship Recycling: Limited Activity Remains the Norm
The ship recycling market is still exhibiting limited activity all around. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a…
Tanker – Weekly Market Monitor: Oil Flows Canada
The crude oil freight market remains highly volatile, with recent spikes in VLCC rates on the MEG-China route. While tonne-day…