April 14, 2025
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Chinese LNG Buyers Begin Reselling U.S. Cargoes Amid Impact of Tariffs
Chinese buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are increasingly reselling U.S.-sourced cargoes due to high tariffs imposed by Beijing. As…
April 14, 2025
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Global Trade Challenges Demand a Strong Response from the European Central Bank
Donald Trump’s unpredictable policy decisions provide the European Central Bank (ECB) with an opportunity to decisively lower interest rates. Despite…
April 14, 2025
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China’s Q1 GDP Growth Expected to Drop to 5.1% Amid Rising Pressure from Trump 2.0 Policies
China’s economy appears to be slowing down in the first quarter of the year, with projected GDP growth at 5.1%,…
April 14, 2025
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Chevron Cancels Venezuelan Oil Shipments Due to Uncertainty Surrounding Payment Options
Chevron’s Venezuelan oil shipments are facing significant disruption as at least two vessels, chartered by the company, have been stalled.…
April 14, 2025
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Asian Refineries Eye Increased WTI Midland Crude Purchases Amid Falling Chinese Demand and Tariffs
Asian refiners are increasingly looking to purchase additional WTI Midland crude as China’s demand for this grade declines amid ongoing…
April 14, 2025
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The Impact of New Fuel Bunkering on Route Planning Strategies
The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transition towards reducing emissions, influenced by an evolving set of regulatory requirements aimed…
April 14, 2025
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Global Shipping Faces Challenges
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) convened this week to finalize its greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy, but the overall ambition remains…
April 14, 2025
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Shipping Update: Asia-US Container Rates Rise Due to Tariffs and Limited Capacity Constraints
Shipping container rates between East Asia, especially from China, and the United States have risen slightly this week. This increase…
April 14, 2025
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Capesize Market Faces Challenges in Dry Bulk Shipping Sector
The Capesize market experienced significant challenges this week, primarily driven by broader macroeconomic tensions, particularly the escalating trade conflicts between…
April 14, 2025
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Star Asia Shipbroking Weekly Market Update
Star Asia Shipbroking Weekly Market Report – WEEK 15 Global financial markets continued to experience volatility this past week, following…