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The latest energy, maritime and bunker industry news worldwide.
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The latest energy, maritime and bunker industry news worldwide.
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Japanese-built Dry Bulkers Still in High Demand
Buying interest remains high for both newbuilt and second-hand Japanese bulkers. However, all ships aren’t equal. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “Japan’s dry bulk shipbuilding market
Petrofin Research: Greek Fleet Showing Signs of a Slowdown As Consolidation Continues
In this report we cover the composition and development of Greek shipping companies and their fleets in 2025 and their prospects for 2026 and beyond. We trust that you will
Crude tanker rates hit new highs as Hormuz risk escalates
Crude tanker rates have broken to fresh highs as Iranian and US attacks across the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz push shipping risk to its highest level since the
Tanker Market To Gain Further Impetus From Rising Oil Output in America
Despite the ongoing tension in Hormuz, a series of new developments could offer further oil cargoes from countries like Canada, Mexico and Venezuela, providing new tanker market support. In its
Crude Tanker Rates Reach Record Levels
Clarksons Research, the data and intelligence arm of the Clarksons Group, have reported all-time highs for crude transportation costs following further disruption in the Middle East Gulf region. Reviewing the
Capesize Market Review: Brazil’s Ore Corridors, the El Niño Rainfall Divide, and Contracting Against the C3
C3 route performance into the third-quarter close With the third quarter nearing its close, the focus remains on C3 route performance, the spotlight of the Week 36 Dry Market Monitor.
Can Africa Become An Oil Products’ Exporter?
Africa has been a perennial laggard, when it comes to refining capacity and hence a viable market for oil products. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Steadying After Recent Gains
Capesize The market experienced a mixed week, with the Pacific providing the main source of volatility while the Atlantic remained comparatively steady, albeit lacking consistent momentum. The Pacific initially came
IMO Net-Zero Framework: FMC Oversight and Shipping Act Implications for U.S. Maritime Trade
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) proposed Net-Zero Framework (NZF) represents an ambitious international effort to decarbonize the maritime sector. The initiative establishes a target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG)