Year: 2025
April 26, 2025
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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…
April 26, 2025
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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…
April 26, 2025
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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…
April 26, 2025
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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…
April 26, 2025
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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…
April 26, 2025
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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…
April 26, 2025
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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…
April 25, 2025
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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…
April 25, 2025
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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.…
April 25, 2025
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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…