Decarbonisation in doubt?
The path to net-zero emissions for the global shipping sector hit a significant roadblock last Friday, as a scheduled Extraordinary…
Tanker Market: US Crude Oil Exports Down in 2025
US crude oil exports have retreated so far in 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that…
The US and China port fees: a comparison
The US and China have introduced reciprocal port fees targeting vessels linked to each other’s countries, marking a novel use…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Lose Some Ground
Capesize The Capesize market lost some of its earlier momentum this week, ending on a softer note. Early positivity in…
Tanker Market: Russian Sanctions to Reshape Trade… Again
The tanker market is again facing a reshaping of its trade routes. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said…
Container Ship Feeder Sector Looking Positive
One of the shipping niches which is primed for a strong recovery and future growth is the containership feeder segment.…
Navigating China’s new tonnage tariffs on US-linked shipping
News of China’s recent retaliatory tonnage charges on US-linked vessels has spread through the shipping market like wildfire, marking a…
Redefining Ship Crews with AI assistance, Advanced Technologies and Risk Prevention
In the evolving landscape of maritime operations, three pressures converge: increasing crew cost and regulation, rising safety and environmental demands,…
LNG orders halve in 2025—a likely rebound in the near term
Only 38 vessels were ordered in 9M25 compared to 86 in 9M24, with the orderbook-to-fleet ratio continuing to weaken in…
Newbuildings on the Rise Again
The newbuilding market has began heating up again. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “this week…