December 28, 2018
A few days before Christmas, the container ship “SM Shanghai” was steaming toward California’s Port of Long Beach. Just ahead and coming to the end...
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Analysis
December 21, 2018
2018 has been a slow year for dry bulk demolitions, with only 4.2 million DWT scrapped (as of 17 December), down 71.6% compared to last...
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December 19, 2018
The British government has held talks with shipping firms to secure back-up vessels in case Britain exits the European Union with no trade deal but...
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December 19, 2018
The Chinese government’s objective of suppressing coal and lignite imports in November and December 2018 is adversely impacting demand for Panamaxes and thus rates. Nonetheless,...
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December 17, 2018
Shipping confidence dipped slightly in the three months to end-November 2018, Moore Stephens said. (more…)
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December 4, 2018
The global shipping sector outlook remains negative reflecting the demand-side risks of protectionism and slower economic growth, Fitch Ratings says (more…)
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December 3, 2018
The first twelve weeks of the 2018/19 marketing year, which started on 1 September 2018, have painted a dire picture for US soya bean exports...
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November 22, 2018
Demand drivers and freight rates This year – 2018 – has delivered as promised. The improved fundamental market conditions in the first three quarters of...
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November 21, 2018
Demand drivers and freight rates Crude oil tanker freight rates made an exceptional comeback in October. (more…)
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November 20, 2018
Demand drivers and freight rates Some 13.7 million TEU were shipped globally in September, bringing the full year total up to 125.2 million TEU. While...
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November 6, 2018
The decision of Maersk Line and MSC to suspend the ULCV-deployed AE2 Asia-North Europe service in September resulted in higher utilization of ships. (more…)
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November 5, 2018
Earlier this year, the Moore Stephens international member firm in Greece published ‘Owners’ Dilemma’, a thought leadership article looking at the financial considerations arising from...
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November 5, 2018
More stringent fuel regulations regarding sulphur content could significantly increase global shipping companies’ operating costs and capex needs, Fitch Ratings says. (more…)
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October 30, 2018
Despite efforts by the Trump administration to turn it, a supertanker is bearing down on drivers, oil majors, and even Amazon.com Inc. (more…)
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