VLCCs Eye West Ballast for Rate Push, While Suezmax Sees Discreet Activity

Despite a seemingly ample supply of available vessels (a "populated tonnage list"), shipowners are demonstrating a strong resolve to prevent a significant downturn in...

Capesize Pacific Rates Remain Anemic as Panamax and Supramax Sectors Find Momentum

The anemic state of Capesize Pacific rates (C5) continues to impact the overall dry bulk market significantly. Following a nearly 70% collapse in just...

Allied QuantumSea Examines Maritime Profiles of Top Exporting Nations

The Allied QuantumSea Research Team's focus this week shifts to the fundamental structure of global seaborne trade, examining it through the lens of the...

eCap Marine’s Containerized Fuel Cell Systems Set to Revolutionize Short-Sea and Coastal Shipping

Hamburg-based engineering specialist eCap Marine has secured two significant contracts to supply hydrogen-based propulsion systems for emission-free vessels, marking a notable step forward in...

Bunker Market Steady as LNG Prices Rise, Scrubber Discharge Ban Set in Europe

Global bunker indices continue moderate growth LNG demand from Europe pushes prices higher, narrows gap with MGO Scrubber spread exceeds breakeven, supporting HSFO...

K Shipbuilding Up for Sale After Turnaround, But Foreign Bidders Unwelcome

KHI Investment and UAMCO to sell 99.58% stake in K Shipbuilding Seller avoids foreign PE firms, sees shipbuilder as strategic national asset Company...

Greek Tanker Operators Boost Vessel Defences After Series of Explosive Attacks

At least six tankers damaged in recent months, many linked to Russian oil trade Greek-owned ships especially affected; operators enhance vessel security Sabotage...

Newbuilding Orders Slow Sharply in H1 2025 Amid High Prices and Market Uncertainty

New ship orders across dry bulk, tankers, and gas carriers fall significantly in H1 2025. High asset prices, regulatory ambiguity, and weak freight...

Tariffs Tensions and Tonnemiles Drive Resilient H1 for VLCC Freight

VLCC earnings improve in early 2025 due to supply shifts, geopolitical risks, and long-haul demand from China and Brazil. Trade re-routing and reduced...

Capesize Weakness Drives Baltic Dry Index Down 28% Amid Chinese Import Slowdown

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has dropped significantly in recent weeks, signaling a tough environment for dry bulk shipping. Falling by 28% since mid-June,...