Monday

07-07-2025 Vol 19

Category: News

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…

Xeneta Weekly Update: Far East to Mediterranean Spot Rates Rise by 6.8% in Ocean Container Shipping

In the latest Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update, average spot rates from the Far East to the Mediterranean…

Lloyd’s Register and Pusan National University Collaborate to Advance Innovation in Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier Technology

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has formed a partnership with Pusan National University (PNU) in South Korea to promote innovation in liquefied…

Tax Cuts May Outweigh Tariffs, but Timing Could Be Crucial

Tax cuts may have more influence than tariffs, but the timing could be problematic. Just when it seemed unlikely that…