In tankers this week, clients of Atlas announced contracting two firm 156k dwt Suezmaxes at DH Shipbuilding. The vessels are both slated for delivery in 2026

VLCC rates stable amid ongoing challenges and shifting dynamics in oil supply/demand – The VLCC freight market

New building in tankers this week, it has been reported that clients of Sea Pioneer ordered two firm plus two optional 50k dwt MRs at K SB, with the firm vessels expected to deliver in 4Q 2025.

Capesize Spot Index bounces back in the 20s… but is a correction inevitable? – Capesize spot

New Building – In gas carriers, a busy week with Hyundai HI announcing contracting

Ongoing strength in VLCCs evidence of a tight market – The positive trend in rates for Very Large Crude

New building in tankers this week, Hyundai Samho announced contracting two firm 158k dwt Suezmaxes with an unnamed owner, with both vessels set to deliver

Shipping volatility is your friend… most of the time – Once again, the Capesize market has proven

Ongoing Middle East turmoil continues to push VLCC rates higher – When it comes to energy security

New Building – In tankers this week, James Fisher signed two firm, plus two optional

What goes up, must come down. But how fast? – Capesize rates probably have peaked for the year.

New Building – In dry bulk this week, it has been widely reported that clients of Lavinia

VLCC spot market activity surges as geopolitical tensions spike – The recent surprising sad events in the Middle

New building in tankers this week, Euronav declared an optional 319k dwt VLCC at Qingdao Beihai, with the vessel set to deliver in 3Q 2026 bringing their series to two at the yard.

Capesize spot rates reach 16-month highs amid a tighter Atlantic market – Once again, dry bulk