Baltic Index Extends Gains On Strong Capesize Rates

Baltic Index Extends Gains On Strong Capesize Rates
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose for the third straight session on Thursday, driven by higher rates for capesize vessels. The main index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, rose 138 points, or 6.5%, to 2,258...
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Japan trade deal breaks US tariff template

Japan trade deal breaks US tariff template
Everything is up for grabs. That’s the takeaway from the U.S.-Japan trade pact Donald Trump and Shigeru Ishiba revealed. By setting tariffs on U.S. imports from the Asian country at 15%, including autos, the U.S. president is handing Japan’s prime minister a decent...
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NYK Begins Continuous Use of Bio-LNG Fuel on Car Carriers

NYK Begins Continuous Use of Bio-LNG Fuel on Car Carriers
As part of its commitment to realizing a decarbonized society, NYK has commenced the continuous use of bio-LNG fuel on its LNG-powered car carriers. The bio-LNG is supplied by Titan Supply B.V. at the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. The first vessel to receive the fuel...
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