Newbuilding Ordering Activity Picks Up Pace
With the summer holidays nearing their end, newbuilding activity has been picking up pace. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker…
Port of Hedland Iron Ore Exports Down 2% in July
Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 64.4 million tonnes (Mt) for July 2025. This throughput is an eight…
Iron ore subdued as Trump’s tariff threats fuel demand concerns
Iron ore futures prices were subdued on Tuesday, as fresh tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump fuelled concerns about…
Enjoy the dry bulk market’s Indian summer while it lasts, says MSI
The dry bulk market continues to enjoy the fair summer weather, despite some softening of vessel benchmarks from late July…
Russian and Ukrainian grain shipments plunge 49%
“Russian and Ukrainian grain shipments are estimated to have plunged 49% combined y/y between January and August 2025. Both countries…
Baltic index gains as vessel rates strengthen across the board
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose to an over…