For the last 10 days, a tanker loaded with Sudan’s Nile Blend Crude has been idling off the UAE port of Fujairah, unable to discharge its cargo as a diplomatic row threatens to close off trade between the two countries. The UAE is the main buyer of heavy sweet crude...

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Sales of secondhand bulkers and tankers have been on a downtrend since the start of 2025, compared to last year. In its latest weekly report, shipbrtoker Xclusiv said that “since the start of the year till now, S&P activity for bulk carriers and tankers...

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Exports volumes of major bulk, made up of iron ore, coal, or grains, remained flat m/m in July but edged 2% higher than the same period last year. Iron ore and grain exports drove this, as coal exports fell in July, continuing the weak performance of the commodity for...

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“We forecast a balanced development in the crude tanker market in 2025 and 2026 while we expect the product tanker market to remain weaker than in 2024. The product tanker suffers under the weight of increasing supply growth and weaker demand growth due to shorter...

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Consistently rising wheat output in Australia is creating export opportunities for new entrants, particularly in the grain handling space in the Western region, where the desire for more flexible loading options is driving demand for mobile shiploaders and supporting...

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OSM Thome, one of the world’s most forward-thinking ship management companies, proudly marks milestone years of sustained digital transformation – a journey that has reshaped how maritime operations are monitored, optimized, and decarbonized. This progress is built...

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