Clipper Oil supplying a tugboat via tank truck in San Diego, California, USA.
Demand for dry bulk carriers has strengthened significantly through the first seven months of 2026, with vessel sale and purchase activity pointing to growing confidence in the sector. According to
Oil prices have remained below their recent highs despite growing doubts that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen quickly. Brent crude rose toward $88 per barrel this week, but remains
Far East container shipping rates are beginning to soften after months of dramatic increases, with further declines expected through August. However, rates are falling much more slowly than they rose,
