Seaborne thermal coal prices in Asia have dropped to their lowest levels in four years, weighed down by reduced imports from key buyers: China, India,
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
As the dry bulk shipping industry steps into 2025, uncertainty looms over the sector, shaped by global economic shifts, trade disputes, and evolving environmental regulations.
A few hours later the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect last Sunday, the leader of Yemen’s Houthis said that as long
As we are entering 2025, it’s a good opportunity to look back at the year that just passed. Multiple challenges that affected maritime shipping in
The container vessel market is undergoing some critical and structural changes, led by the rising regulatory pressure on carbon footprint and vessel efficiency. Carriers are
The P&I industry has faced a particularly challenging year, marked by mounting economic pressures, shifting regulatory landscapes, escalating environmental concerns, and intensifying geopolitical tensions. Adding
After the first semester of 2024 ended, PortEconomics member Theo Notteboom issued an analysis showing the year-on-year TEU growth in the top European container ports.
