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A rise in tanker rates of late, has been the result of ongoing market shifts, as a result of the persisting geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Black Sea region. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “geopolitics drew attention once again in 2025, as hostilities between Ukraine and Russia escalated, casting uncertainty over …

Minor bulk, made up of all cargo types except iron ore, coal, and grains, started the first month of 2025 Q4 with positive momentum, with total export volumes up 3% y/y. This has been driven by China, which has seen imports of minor bulk increase by 14% y/y in October 2025. Minor bulk Bauxite The …

The Gemini Cooperation has made headlines with its plan to raise schedule reliability above 80%. But can the carriers really get rid of shipping delays? Shippers, forwarders and ports should remain prudent, Drewry consultants suggest. In a recent investor presentation, Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said that charging customers a premium for on-time ship arrivals “is …

The tanker market could be set for a welcome boost in 2026, should the current scenarios of crude stock building materialize. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “for over a year now, oil analysts have been warning of a looming oil surplus with expanding oil supply far outpacing demand. The risk of …

Capesize The week delivered a broadly positive performance for the Capesize market, with early strength in both basins before momentum tapered into a quieter finish. The BCI 5TC climbed steadily from the high $27,000s to just over $30,000, reinforcing a firming tone despite Thursday’s slowdown. The Pacific provided consistent support, underpinned by steady miner demand …

Through its expanding partner ecosystem, Veracity by DNV is transforming how maritime manages and shares emissions data – turning verified information into a foundation for compliance, transparency, and commercial value . We spoke with Mikkel Skou, Executive Director of Veracity, to learn how partners can benefit from collaborating via Veracity. Mikkel Skou, Executive Director of …

In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “soybeans are one of the most important dry bulk commodities, and account for almost 5 percent of all seaborne dry bulk trade. In the last calendar year, Jan-Dec 2024, total seaborne exports of soybeans declined by -5.0% year-onyear to 142.3 mln tonnes, according to vessel …

This week’s analysis examines iron ore freight market trends with a special focus on the emerging iron ore supply powerplay: Simandou’s Rise, Vale’s Moves, and BHP’s Growing Risk The Simandou project is advancing through key development milestones and is set to introduce a significant new stream of high-grade iron ore into the global market. Vale …

The path to maritime decarbonisation, while technologically feasible, remains beset with regulatory fragmentation, acute contractual uncertainty, and a critical shortage of human capital investment, according to a panel at the Baltic Exchange Dry FFA Forum in October. The conclusion among the speakers was clear: while ships are increasingly prepared for a cleaner future, the fuel, …

Signal Ocean’s preliminary data, derived directly from Voyage Details movements, indicate a sharp reversal in U.S. crude oil flows in November, following a standout performance in October. Flows climbed to 129.8 M barrels in October 2025, the strongest monthly level of the year and the culmination of steady growth from August through October. However, early …