Alternative credit is one of the fastest-growing segments in the European funds industry, while the IMF estimates the worldwide private credit market at being over $2.1 trln. For investors, the appeal lies in connecting capital to the real economy through flexible...

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The captain of an oil tanker that authorities in France have detained off the country’s Atlantic coast and which President Emmanuel Macron has linked to Russia will go on trial in February over the crew’s alleged refusal to cooperate, a French prosecutor said. Macron...

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Data highlights • Market average spot rates – 2 October 2025: o Far East to US West Coast: USD 1681 per FEU (40ft container) o Far East to US East Coast: USD 2638 per FEU o Far East to North Europe: USD 1703 per FEU o Far East to Mediterranean: USD 2220 per FEU o...

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New port charges from the US Trade Representative (USTR) for Chinese-built and China-based operators are set to take effect on 14 October, and several carriers have announced that they will not implement surcharges or service fees to offset the additional costs. So...

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safety certification cover. The shadow fleet comprises between 1,200 and 1,600 tankers, according to estimates from industry sources and analysts, including Lloyd’s List Intelligence and shipbroker Gibson, representing around a fifth of the global tanker fleet. That...

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Leading shipping companies are engaging in record levels of M&A activity, driven by macro-economic and geo-political events, increasing decarbonization regulations and improved financial trading performance Despite disruptions and uncertainties from the...

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