No Country for Old Coal China and India, the world’s largest thermal coal importers, are significantly reducing purchases from Indonesia in favour of higher-grade coal
Since the start of 2025, much has been written on the impact’s tariffs could have on global trade. But trade disruptions come in many forms.
Back in January, the Slothsea Jurnal editorial team published a cautiously downbeat outlook on the dry bulk market titled “Dry Bulk Blues: Is 2025 Set
Amidst complex macroeconomic conditions, including ongoing conflicts and escalating tax wars, the container market is cautiously awaiting a clear direction for the global economy to
The dry bulk market is navigating through turbulent times, with a series of concerning news coming from China and the ongoing trade war. As the
As the massive tariffs announced from US President Donald Trump came into force affecting US major trading partners, analysts see car carrier owners at most
As is well known, the new Trump’s administration is now implementing a series of economic measures designed to once again crown the United States as
The spread between High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO) and Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (LSFO) serves as a key barometer in the global shipping and refining
SLOTHSEA Chart of the week – Beyond Shipping: Carriers’ Expanding Terminal Footprint The recent acquisition of a large portion of Hutchison Ports Holding by
The current market is characterized by strong instability and uncertainty due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts and possible rules that the United States of America could
