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05-05-2025 Vol 19

Year: 2025

VHBS Weekly Assessment Index for Time Charters of New ConTex Container Ships – Week 17

VHBS New ConTex Container Ship Time Charter Assessment Index Week 17 In recent weeks, the maritime media has been focused…

Drewry Predicts 1% Decline in Global Container Shipping Volume Due to Trump Trade Policies

According to maritime consultancy Drewry, global container shipping volumes are projected to decline by 1% due to U.S. trade policies…

Weekly Tanker Market Update: Iran’s Strong Oil Exports and Rising Challenges Ahead for 2025

Iran’s oil export strategy heavily relies on Kharg Island, which has accounted for an impressive 96.6% of all shipments and…

U.K. Consumer Confidence Plummets to Record Low Since 2023 Amid Tariff Concerns, Reports GfK

Consumer confidence in the U.K. has plummeted to its lowest point in over a year, primarily driven by rising household…

Three Major Effects of IMO’s New Fuel Intensity Goal on S&P Market Dynamics

The recent regulation set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding fuel intensity targets is poised to significantly impact the…

Last Month Sees a Decline in the Tanker Market

The tanker market experienced a downturn last month, reflecting various challenges across different segments of the shipping industry. In the…

Unexpectedly High Inflation in Tokyo Strengthens BoJ’s Argument for Interest Rate Increases

Tokyo’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation unexpectedly surged by 3.5% year-on-year in April, surpassing the previous month’s 2.9% and the…

Tariff War Puts Growth at Risk Across Various Sectors in Developed Europe

The ongoing global trade war, initiated by the US administration, poses a significant threat to economic growth in both the…

Global Roundtable Highlights Growing Debt Risks for Low-Income Nations Amid Increasing Uncertainty

During a recent global roundtable, officials expressed growing concerns about rising debt risks faced by low-income countries amidst increasing uncertainties.…

Record U.S. Petroleum Product Exports in 2024 Driven by Distillate and Jet Fuel Sales

In 2024, the United States achieved a remarkable milestone with its petroleum product exports reaching an unprecedented average of 6.6…