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30-06-2025 Vol 19

Month: June 2025

China’s Copper Smelters Secure Unexpectedly High Processing Fee from Antofagasta, Sources Reveal

Chinese copper smelters have reached a surprising agreement with Chilean miner Antofagasta, settling on a processing fee of $0, marking…

Outlook on Fuel Availability in the Americas

Americas Fuel Availability Outlook **North America** Bunker fuel demand has seen an increase in Houston over the past week. Recommended…

Asia Fuel Oil: Hi-5 Fuel Spread Reaches Highest Level in Over Four Months

Asia’s hi-5 fuel oil spread reached its widest level in over four months, reflecting a softening high sulphur fuel oil…

Weekly Shipping Market Update: Advanced Shipping & Trading Report for Week 26, 2025.

Advanced Shipping & Trading presents the Weekly Shipping Market Report for Week 26 of 2025. In notable news, Mitsubishi Ore…

US Demand for Chinese Goods Declines Amid Tariff Concerns; Ocean Shipping Rates Experience Decrease

The demand in the U.S. for goods manufactured in China is declining due to concerns over tariff implications, leading to…

VHBS Container Ship Time Charter Assessment Index for Week 26: New ConTex Insights

The container shipping market showed stability during week 26, reflecting a period of limited activity. This trend may hint at…

Gulf Shipping Costs Decline Following Persistent Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran

In recent days, shipping costs in the Gulf region have decreased following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. Industry…

Critical Minerals Fuel Growth Opportunities for Shipping Companies

On April 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources,” which…

Weekly Dry Bulk Update: Focus on Indonesian Thermal Coal Shipments

The latest data on Indonesian thermal coal shipments highlights significant trends affecting the dry bulk market. According to the World…

China’s Iron Ore Imports Decline This Year Amid Economic Challenges

China’s iron ore imports have shown signs of weakening this year, particularly in comparison to previous years. According to data…