July 11, 2019
More of the same in the VLCC market this week with limited inquiry, stagnant rates and too many available ships seeking employment... (more…)
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Dry
July 10, 2019
In contrast with the general expectations for the dry bulk market, the sector was not positive or even stable during the past 6 months. (more…)
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July 4, 2019
A lacklustre week in the VLCC segment with rates under pressure, especially in the MEG. (more…)
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July 3, 2019
The global shipping industry is facing numerous challenges at a time when geopolitical turmoil has escalated in view of the recent tension in the Middle...
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June 13, 2019
Hope springs eternal in the human breast." So said Alexander Pope, whose dictum is still as profound as it is poetic. Hope is of course...
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June 6, 2019
There are very few bright spots anywhere for the VLCCs and it has not been for some time. (more…)
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June 5, 2019
The first semester of 2019 started as a fairly positive semester for the off-shore sector whilst there was a recovery on crude prices, as well...
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May 30, 2019
The MEG VLCC program for June is well under way with some 70 deals concluded so far. (more…)
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May 29, 2019
Reflecting on the first quarter of 2019, the product tanker market was healthy, with average earnings significantly up compared to the first quarter of last...
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May 15, 2019
As of May 1st, the U.S. has ended waivers to the sanctions that had allowed the top buyers of Iranian oil to continue their imports....
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April 24, 2019
Over the last 10 years, many of the traditional and top lending banks have made the decision to either downsize their portfolios or even exit...
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April 17, 2019
Once again we are faced with the situation of the Dry Baltic Index being below 1,000 points... (more…)
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April 3, 2019
Subsequently to the drop of rates in the third decade of March - last week continued pretty much with the same sentiment, with nothing fresh...
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March 28, 2019
The VLCC market took a turn for the worse this week, as activity slowed down in all areas and ships of all classes have been...
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March 27, 2019
Contrary to the December 2018 forecasts but in line with the expectations of the dry bulk market, the first quarter of the year closed negatively....
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