Having arrived in Q4 with a relatively healthy market on the Capesizes, we look at several factors that we expect to soften demand on the bigger ships in the Atlantic […]
China’s coal-derived electricity generation was able to set a second consecutive record in August due in part from hydropower production coming under pressure. Hydropower production fell year-on-year by 11% in […]
September’s consumer inflation number came in higher today than expected at 8.2%. The consensus was that it would come in at 8.1%. In the past, missing expectations has resulted in […]
September’s consumer inflation number came in higher today than expected at 8.2%. The consensus was that it would come in at 8.1%. In the past, missing expectations has resulted in […]
The minuscule dry bulk orderbook is set to create a series of records in the coming years with few yards willing or able to offer early delivery slots. New analysis […]
Shipping is holding its breath as political leaders gather in Beijing. Charlie Du Cane pours some caution to those hoping Xi Jinping’s reappointment will instantly see an economic boost to […]
A strike launched last week by the two main labor unions for employees of South African state-owned ports and rail operator Transnet has led to a growing backlog of ships […]
The UN will attempt to get warring foes Ukraine and Russia to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative for a year, while also looking at ways to streamline the way […]
The IMF has put out an improved outlook for the economies of China and India for 2023, but some in dry bulk shipping are taking such optimism with a grain […]
Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is proposing relaxing financial restrictions to give it the power to make more acquisitions on the day it launched a takeover offer for Grindrod Shipping. The […]
