The tanker market’s prospects look brighter by the day. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the crude tanker market continues to gather momentum as we head towards the end of 1Q2023, against a backdrop of strong U.S. exports paired with a steady recovery of Chinese demand for crude”. Source: Intermodal According to … Read more
The newbuilding contracting activity has been hampered so far this year, by elevated prices. However, owners are interested in placing more orders in the gas, product tanker and container segments. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “container shipping company ONE continued the trend for investment in efficiency enhancing technologies and alternative … Read more
The tanker market reached a higher ground during February. According to OPEC’s latest monthly report, “dirty freight rates improved in February, with m-o-m gains in VLCCs and Suezmaxes outpacing declines in Aframaxes. VLCCs picked up from a low base, as renewed demand for long-haul vessels strengthened rates. On the Middle East-to-East route, dirty spot freight … Read more
The product tanker market flows have changed considerably since the EU ban on Russian imports. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “with the refined products price cap now in place for just over a month, the changes in trade flows as a result are stark. Many longer haul voyages are yet to … Read more
Few sales have been completed in the ship recycling market this past week, despite the fact that there are more negotiations taking place. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “whilst there are certainly more units being talked around, actual concluded sales remain limited. Sentiment remains optimistic from both India and Bangladesh, … Read more
Ship owners have returned to shipyards this past week, with more deals in the container and LNG/LPG shipping segments. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied said that “last week saw orders in line with the trends seen over the year so far. CMA CGM returned with an order for six methanol fueled 16,000 TEU … Read more
The first two months of 2023 have seen tanker market fortunes change rapidly, illustrating the volatility and upside that continues to persist as global trade patterns are reshaped. Sharp increases in spot earnings have been a feature of the first quarter so far, emphasising the volatility and upside that continues to persist as global trade … Read more
Introduction After 2021’s high S&P activity levels, 2022 was a more muted year. 2021 saw Bulkers and Containers take the spotlight, while 2022 had been the year of the Tanker. All sectors have appreciated in value, particularly for older tonnage where 20 year old vessels have increased in value by as much as c.142% in … Read more
Russia’s invasion in Ukraine, a year and a few days ago, has had a profound impact on shipping. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv Shipbrokers said that “the disruption in oil and natural gas trade has been significant. Russia, the second largest oil exporter in the world, lost its largest customer, Europe. Most of … Read more