Thursday

24-04-2025 Vol 19

Year: 2025

Xclusiv Shipbrokers Weekly Report – April 22, 2025 Edition.

Xclusiv Shipbrokers Weekly – April 22, 2025 In a significant development, the U.S. Trade Representative has introduced new port fees…

US Government’s Revised Port Fee Proposal Eases Congestion Risks but Shouldn’t Be Seen as a Major Win

The recent revision of port fee proposals by the U.S. government has alleviated some concerns surrounding potential congestion and rising…

Top Oasis Weekly Recycling Market Insights: April 18, 2025 Edition

The ship recycling market is facing continued pressure this week, as activity levels remain low across most locations and pricing…

Significant Decline in Bulker Sale and Purchase Activity Noted in Q1 2025

Bulker sales activity has experienced a significant drop in the first quarter of 2025, with figures from Chinese shipyards decreasing…

Transformations in Trade Patterns Driven by Policy Alterations

Shifting trade flows are significantly influenced by the evolving global policies, particularly in the coal sector. As highlighted by Intermodal’s…

Trump’s Economic Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low, According to CNBC Survey Findings

President Donald Trump is experiencing the lowest economic approval ratings of his presidency, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with his management of…

Tariffs Increase China’s Burden of Feeding Its Growing Population

China’s economy has recently shown promising growth, achieving a 5.4% increase in GDP last quarter, thus surpassing expectations. However, the…

OPEC Announces Output Cuts for Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Other Nations as Part of Compensation Strategy

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced on Wednesday that it has received updated plans from Iraq, Kazakhstan,…

Fitch Ratings Lowers Short-Term Oil Price Projections While Keeping Natural Gas Prices Steady

Fitch Ratings has announced a reduction in its short-term oil price forecasts for Brent and WTI for 2025, primarily due…

ACER: EU Requires Increased LNG Imports to Fulfill Summer Demand and Storage Goals

The European Union will need to significantly increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports this summer to meet gas demand…