Year: 2025

China’s economy appears to be slowing down in the first quarter of the year, with projected GDP growth at 5.1%,…

Chevron’s Venezuelan oil shipments are facing significant disruption as at least two vessels, chartered by the company, have been stalled.…

Asian refiners are increasingly looking to purchase additional WTI Midland crude as China’s demand for this grade declines amid ongoing…

The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transition towards reducing emissions, influenced by an evolving set of regulatory requirements aimed…

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) convened this week to finalize its greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy, but the overall ambition remains…

Shipping container rates between East Asia, especially from China, and the United States have risen slightly this week. This increase…

The Capesize market experienced significant challenges this week, primarily driven by broader macroeconomic tensions, particularly the escalating trade conflicts between…

Star Asia Shipbroking Weekly Market Report – WEEK 15 Global financial markets continued to experience volatility this past week, following…

The phase-out of fossil fuels in the shipping industry is gaining momentum, but the measures set by the International Maritime…

Concerns about the impact of declining oil prices on the tanker market are growing. According to Gibson, the duration of…