Product tanker contracting hits 18-year high after 17% rise year on year
LONDON : “During the first seven months of this year, 194 product tankers larger than 10k deadweight tonnes (DWT) have been contracted with a combined capacity of 13.3m DWT. This is a 17% increase
US grain exports seen rising 12%, but sailing distances could shorten : BIMCO
LONDON : “In 2024, grain exports from the US are expected to rise 12% from 2023, driven by a rebound in maize shipments. During the first seven months of 2024, shipments have risen 6%
India’s crude oil imports from Russia surge 1000%
NEW DELHI : India now sources 40% of its crude oil imports from Russia, with year-to-date volumes averaging 1.6 million barrels per day (mbpd), according to BIMCO. This marks a staggering 1000% increase compared to
India now depends on Russia for 40% of its crude oil imports : BIMCO
LONDON : “During the past three months, India has relied on Russia for 40% of its seaborne crude oil import. Year-to-date, volumes have reached an average of 1.6 million barrels per day (mbpd), an
Container ship fleet expands by 11%, fastest growth in 15 years : BIMCO
LONDON : “Since the beginning of the year, the capacity of the container ship fleet has increased by 1.6m TEU. Compared to one year ago, the capacity has risen 11% to 29.5m TEU, the
Dry bulk newbuild contracting fell 34.2%, despite a strong market : BIMCO
LONDON : “During the first half of 2024, newbuild contracting in the dry bulk sector fell 34.2% y/y despite favourable market conditions. A 6.5% y/y increase in prices could be deterring contracting, yet in
Newbuilding prices climb 3% to highest level in 16 years : BIMCO
LONDON : “Since the start of the year, newbuilding prices have risen 3% to their highest level since 2008. Compared to their most recent low in late 2020 they are up 53%. During the
Charter owners’ share of fleet has fallen to 40%, lowest since 2002 : BIMCO
LONDON : The charter owners’ container fleet has grown at an average annual rate of 3.2% for the past twelve years and currently stands at 11.7m TEU. The operator owners’ fleet has however grown