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

New building in tankers this week, Clients of Athenian Sea Carriers have extended their series of 18.5k dwt Chemical Tankers at Wuchang Shipbuilding

VLCC spot market sees uptick in late September amid ongoing Atlantic challenges – Following a period of subdued

New building in containers this week, CMA CGM ordered eight firm methanol dual fuel 9,200 TEU containerships at CSSC Shanghai Waigaoqiao

Capesize spot rates approaching the 20,000 mark as seasonality kicks in – With the summer dull days coming to

New building in dry bulk this week, Tsuneishi announced contracting a firm 65.7k dwt Ultramax with Kambara Kisen. The vessel will be methanol dual fuel and is set to deliver in 2027.

Period rates and freight futures point to a solid recovery, but spot VLCC rates still struggle – Although sentiment

New building in tankers this week, CSSC Dalian announced contracting a firm 306k dwt VLCC with China Merchants Energy Shipping

New building in dry bulk this week, CSSC Qingdao Beihai announced orders for two firm 325k dwt VLOC’s from Winning International, with the vessels set to deliver in 2026