Saturday

29-03-2025 Vol 19

Federal Reserve Chair Powell hints at potential adjustments to rate-path forecasts in ‘dot plot’ analysis

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated on Friday that adjustments may be made to the Fed’s “dot plot” interest-rate projections.…

US Considers Strategy to Disrupt Iran’s Oil by Intercepting Vessels at Sea

The Trump administration is contemplating a strategy to halt and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea as part of an…

Shipping Update: Asia-US Container Rates Decline as Capacity Increases; Mixed Trends for Liquid Tanker Rates

Shipping container rates from Asia to the US have witnessed a noticeable decline this week due to increased capacity and…

Quad Lifts Boost Efficiency by Over 30% at APM Terminals Lazaro Cardenas

Efficiency at APM Terminals Lazaro Cardenas has seen an impressive boost of over 30% thanks to the successful implementation of…

Pre-MEPC 82 Briefing: Addressing Black Carbon, GHGs, Scrubbers, Noise, Plastics, and Shipping Impacts

The upcoming 82nd session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82), scheduled for September 30…

Black Carbon and Arctic Scrubbers: Clean Arctic Alliance Updates for IMO PPR 12 Shipping Conference

The upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Pollution Prevention and Response sub-committee (PPR 12), scheduled for January 27-31, 2025,…

Saudi Arabia Lowers Oil Prices for Asia for the First Time in Three Months

Saudi Arabia, the leading oil exporter globally, has made a significant adjustment to its crude oil prices for Asian buyers,…

Iron Ore Rises Slightly but Suffers Weekly Loss Amid Tariff Concerns

Iron ore prices experienced a modest uptick on Friday but ultimately posted a weekly loss due to ongoing concerns about…

Middle East Crude Benchmarks Rise as Saudi Arabia Reduces OSP to Asia

Middle Eastern crude benchmark spot premiums for Oman, Dubai, and Murban saw small gains on Friday, reflecting positive trends for…

Outlook on Fuel Availability in the Americas

The fuel availability outlook across the Americas indicates a generally positive situation, particularly in Houston, where bunker fuel supply is…