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US crude oil exports have retreated so far in 2025. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “after a modest upturn in 2024, when global crude oil

As of October 14, 2025, the U.S. and China have implemented reciprocal port fees targeting vessels associated with the opposing nation. These fees are levied on a per-net-ton basis, determined

The path to net-zero emissions for the global shipping sector hit a significant roadblock last Friday, as a scheduled Extraordinary Session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection

The seaborne crude oil trade routes are constantly evolving and China is at the center of things. In its latest report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “analysing trade flow data from

“So far this year, only 10 container ships have been recycled. This extends a pattern of low recycling activity seen since 2021 as many ships have continued trading beyond their

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to postpone the adoption of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for another year. This delay, while creating additional uncertainty, warrant careful examination of the

The newbuilding market activity was quite firm over the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the newbuilding market witnessed a firm week, with 10 reported

China’s soybean supply chain took a sharp turn south in September. No U.S.-origin soybeans were discharged at Chinese ports, the first zero month since 2018, as buyers leaned heavily on

BIMCO has initiated the development of a clause specifically addressing the new fees introduced on 14 October 2025 for US-related ships calling at ports in China. The Chinese Ministry of