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Pacific Basin Expands Handysize Newbuilding Programme

Pacific Basin has ordered four 40,000 dwt Handysize newbuildings for about $119 million Deliveries are scheduled for the first half of 2028 The...

Uneven Finish as Large Vessels Hold, Smaller Segments Struggle

Capesize showed relative resilience, while Panamax and smaller segments stayed under pressure Seasonal slowdown and limited fresh cargo weighed on overall sentiment Market...

Volatility Returns as Tanker Rates Reposition Across Basins

VLCC earnings weakened further, slipping below $100,000/day, while Suezmax and Aframax segments posted gains. Suezmax rates were lifted by strong Atlantic demand and...

Global liner schedule reliability improves in November

Global schedule reliability rose to 64.1% in November, one of the strongest November readings on record Average delays for late arrivals fell to...

LNG Ship Intelligence Lab Launched in Shanghai

A new LNG Ship Intelligence and Innovation Laboratory has been launched in Shanghai The lab will focus on smart LNG ships, safety, and...

China Introduces Financial Measures for New Land-Sea Trade Corridor

Central bank issues 21 financial support measures for corridor development Policies focus on financing, settlement, and cross-border services Greater access planned for foreign...

Valenciaport Records Strong Container Growth As Board Approves Key Strategic Decisions

The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has reported stable overall traffic figures alongside notable growth in container and passenger volumes in 2025. These figures...

Global Liner Reliability Climbs To 65.3% In August 2025 As Maersk And Gemini Set...

Global container shipping reliability continued its gradual recovery in August 2025, according to Sea-Intelligence’s latest Global Liner Performance (GLP) report. Despite persistent operational pressures,...

Spain’s Ports Show Signs Of Recovery Despite Marginal Cargo Decline In 2025

Spain’s ports of general interest handled over 511 million tonnes of cargo during the first eleven months of 2025, reflecting a slight year-on-year decline...

Tonne-Day Demand Signals Firm Capesize Momentum Into The New Year

The final Dry Market Monitor of the year highlights tonne-day demand growth as a critical leading indicator for freight market direction heading into the...