Tanker Freight Market Dynamics | Industry analysis, news and rates

August 25, 2021 | 6-month Dirty & Clean tanker market review: The impact of Supply and Demand on freight market performance.
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Tanker Chartering Academy

September 6, 2021 | The importance of a robust training program and its crucial correlation with the business understanding

Tanker Chartering Academy

September 6, 2021 | The importance of a robust training program and its crucial correlation with the business understanding

On the path to decarbonize shipping and Reducing CO2 emissions

July 14, 2021| Latest decarbonization trends and evolution of shipping emissions with The Signal Ocean Platform CO2 emissions tool

On the path to decarbonize shipping and Reducing CO2 emissions

July 14, 2021| Latest decarbonization trends and evolution of shipping emissions with The Signal Ocean Platform CO2 emissions tool

OPEC is back in control but needs to avoid scoring an own goal

July 07, 2021 | OPEC is back in control of oil markets but it will need to stop squabbling if it wants to avoid scoring a spectacular own goal.

OPEC is back in control but needs to avoid scoring an own goal

July 07, 2021 | OPEC is back in control of oil markets but it will need to stop squabbling if it wants to avoid scoring a spectacular own goal.

Dry bulk supramax freight market surprises for the first half 2021

June 24, 2021| Dry bulk Industry analysis, supply & demand fundamentals, market rates & other trends with the Signal Ocean Platform data

Dry bulk supramax freight market surprises for the first half 2021

June 24, 2021| Dry bulk Industry analysis, supply & demand fundamentals, market rates & other trends with the Signal Ocean Platform data

Container freight rates boom post COVID-19 brings idle ships to historical record lows

June 16, 2021 | Container market analysis looking at Idle Ships and other data that Signal Ocean Platform can dive into

Container freight rates boom post COVID-19 brings idle ships to historical record lows

June 16, 2021 | Container market analysis looking at Idle Ships and other data that Signal Ocean Platform can dive into

Bunkering ports, Competing on price - Product update

June 14, 2021 | Easily assess and compare bunker prices in different ports on the route for a selected voyage.

Bunkering ports, Competing on price - Product update

June 14, 2021 | Easily assess and compare bunker prices in different ports on the route for a selected voyage.

Ship to Ship Operations (STS) explained - Product update

June 7, 2021 | Track all types of STS, Lightering, Cargo Transfer and FPSO/Storage operation in Signal Ocean Platform

Ship to Ship Operations (STS) explained - Product update

June 7, 2021 | Track all types of STS, Lightering, Cargo Transfer and FPSO/Storage operation in Signal Ocean Platform

Bumpy oil demand disguises strong underlying recovery

May 25, 2021 | The patchy pick-up in oil demand shows little sign of changing. Global deliveries are bumpy but stronger this month.

Bumpy oil demand disguises strong underlying recovery

May 25, 2021 | The patchy pick-up in oil demand shows little sign of changing. Global deliveries are bumpy but stronger this month.

Dry bulk market report | Industry analysis, news and rates. Week 19, 2021

May 12, 2021 | Dry bulk capesize freight rates breaking a record high on the back of strong start 2021 cargo loading volumes

Dry bulk market report | Industry analysis, news and rates. Week 19, 2021

May 12, 2021 | Dry bulk capesize freight rates breaking a record high on the back of strong start 2021 cargo loading volumes

Signal's forecasting algorithm gains a USA patent

April 22, 2021 | Explore our patent for carrier path prediction based on dynamic input data

Signal's forecasting algorithm gains a USA patent

April 22, 2021 | Explore our patent for carrier path prediction based on dynamic input data

OPEC nervously hikes output, worries about resilience of oil demand recovery

April 7, 2021 | Last week the oil producers group decided to ease self-imposed production cuts it implemented last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

OPEC nervously hikes output, worries about resilience of oil demand recovery

April 7, 2021 | Last week the oil producers group decided to ease self-imposed production cuts it implemented last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Impact of Suez blockage on the Tankers market

March 27, 2021 | In this article we will focus on about 30 of these vessels that are laden and ballast tankers of more than 25kt deadweight.

Impact of Suez blockage on the Tankers market

March 27, 2021 | In this article we will focus on about 30 of these vessels that are laden and ballast tankers of more than 25kt deadweight.

What do Signal Messenger and the Signal Ocean platform have in common?

January 28, 2021 | Like our namesake, the Signal Ocean team is passionate about privacy and data security.

What do Signal Messenger and the Signal Ocean platform have in common?

January 28, 2021 | Like our namesake, the Signal Ocean team is passionate about privacy and data security.

A look back into 2020: The headwinds, the tailwinds and everything in between

December 29, 2020 | As the end of the year draws near, we reflect on the sunny moments of the commercial shipping industry, the stormy moments, and all things in between.

A look back into 2020: The headwinds, the tailwinds and everything in between

December 29, 2020 | As the end of the year draws near, we reflect on the sunny moments of the commercial shipping industry, the stormy moments, and all things in between.

How to run a tanker pool more efficiently and profitably

November 4, 2020 | We share how Signal Maritime utilizes the Signal Ocean shipping technology in its day-to-day chartering business.

How to run a tanker pool more efficiently and profitably

November 4, 2020 | We share how Signal Maritime utilizes the Signal Ocean shipping technology in its day-to-day chartering business.

Digital Transformation in Commercial Shipping: Charterers

September 1, 2020 | Part 3 of 3: How Charterers can optimize the timing to go to market.

Digital Transformation in Commercial Shipping: Charterers

September 1, 2020 | Part 3 of 3: How Charterers can optimize the timing to go to market.

Digital Transformation in Commercial Shipping: Shipbrokers

July 23, 2020 | Part 2 of 3: How Shipbrokers can “ring the revenue bell” with Signal Ocean.

Digital Transformation in Commercial Shipping: Shipbrokers

July 23, 2020 | Part 2 of 3: How Shipbrokers can “ring the revenue bell” with Signal Ocean.

Digital Transformation in Commercial Shipping: Commercial Operators

July 1, 2020 | Part 1 of 3:How Commercial Operators can leverage ship management software to increase efficiency and profitability, optimize pricing decisions and cargo load choices.

Digital Transformation in Commercial Shipping: Commercial Operators

July 1, 2020 | Part 1 of 3:How Commercial Operators can leverage ship management software to increase efficiency and profitability, optimize pricing decisions and cargo load choices.

Capes vessel supply dropped 40% in June 2020

June 26, 2020 | Over the last thirty days, the supply of commercially available Capes vessels dropped by 40% (from approximately 77 vessels to 44).

Capes vessel supply dropped 40% in June 2020

June 26, 2020 | Over the last thirty days, the supply of commercially available Capes vessels dropped by 40% (from approximately 77 vessels to 44).

Relet tonnage doubles

JUNE 16, 2020 | Over the last six months, the number of relet vessels in the spot market has doubled. How long do you think these market conditions will last?

Relet tonnage doubles

JUNE 16, 2020 | Over the last six months, the number of relet vessels in the spot market has doubled. How long do you think these market conditions will last?

OPEC+ cuts and floating storage requirements? 3 scenarios

April 5, 2020 | We looked at 3 scenarios to understand the impact of crude oil oversupply on VLCC supply.

OPEC+ cuts and floating storage requirements? 3 scenarios

April 5, 2020 | We looked at 3 scenarios to understand the impact of crude oil oversupply on VLCC supply.

Here’s how quarantines could impact the tanker shipping market

March 27, 2020 | What would longer voyages mean for overall vessel availability?

Here’s how quarantines could impact the tanker shipping market

March 27, 2020 | What would longer voyages mean for overall vessel availability?

The March 9th oil price drop and the dirty tankers freight market

March 17, 2020 | We kept a close eye on vessel supply in the wake of the March 9th drop in oil prices.

The March 9th oil price drop and the dirty tankers freight market

March 17, 2020 | We kept a close eye on vessel supply in the wake of the March 9th drop in oil prices.

Is the Coronavirus or Cosco behind a recent increase in VLCC supply?

February 12, 2020 | Freight rates for the VLCC market remain depressed. This correlates with an increase in vessel supply.

Is the Coronavirus or Cosco behind a recent increase in VLCC supply?

February 12, 2020 | Freight rates for the VLCC market remain depressed. This correlates with an increase in vessel supply.

In the News

Lloyd's list Special report: Entrepreneurs

Lloyd's list | June 3, 2021 | Ioannis Martinos and Nigel Lowry discuss the appreciation of innovation in the maritime industry and the reasons sometimes the pace seems slow.

Lloyd's list Special report: Entrepreneurs

Lloyd's list | June 3, 2021 | Ioannis Martinos and Nigel Lowry discuss the appreciation of innovation in the maritime industry and the reasons sometimes the pace seems slow.

In Conversation with… Ioannis Martinos

HC Insider | February 16, 2021 | Ioannis Martinos and Damian Stewart discuss the merits of digitisation in maritime.

In Conversation with… Ioannis Martinos

HC Insider | February 16, 2021 | Ioannis Martinos and Damian Stewart discuss the merits of digitisation in maritime.

Artificial intelligence can’t answer everything

SPLASH | December 14, 2020 | Artificial intelligence can’t answer everything since algorithms cannot replace good intuitive shipbroking.

Artificial intelligence can’t answer everything

SPLASH | December 14, 2020 | Artificial intelligence can’t answer everything since algorithms cannot replace good intuitive shipbroking.

Building global traders | Introducing The Signal Chartering Academy

SPLASH | November 16, 2020 | Building global traders. How to best give new chartering executives the skills needed to work to their full potential.

Building global traders | Introducing The Signal Chartering Academy

SPLASH | November 16, 2020 | Building global traders. How to best give new chartering executives the skills needed to work to their full potential.

Is all transparency good?

SPLASH | October 21, 2020 | The role of transparency in commercial shipping. How can we enable positive applications while respecting and preserving information diversity?

Is all transparency good?

SPLASH | October 21, 2020 | The role of transparency in commercial shipping. How can we enable positive applications while respecting and preserving information diversity?

Vessel and voyage optimisation requires an ‘alliance of the willing’

RIVIERA | October 5, 2020 | Digitalisation of the data chain, linking vessel, voyage and port, is a crucial step towards fleet optimisation.

Vessel and voyage optimisation requires an ‘alliance of the willing’

RIVIERA | October 5, 2020 | Digitalisation of the data chain, linking vessel, voyage and port, is a crucial step towards fleet optimisation.

How Tech Is Transforming The Shipping Industry: A Change In The Winds

INT BUSINESS TIMES | July 2, 2020 | It’s clear this age-old sector is realizing the power of technology, particularly AI, as a driver for increased productivity and profitability.

How Tech Is Transforming The Shipping Industry: A Change In The Winds

INT BUSINESS TIMES | July 2, 2020 | It’s clear this age-old sector is realizing the power of technology, particularly AI, as a driver for increased productivity and profitability.

Oil’s Crash Prompts Record Push to Store Fuel at Sea

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | May 2, 2020 | Signal addresses vessel availability in the wake of increased demand for vessel storage.

Oil’s Crash Prompts Record Push to Store Fuel at Sea

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | May 2, 2020 | Signal addresses vessel availability in the wake of increased demand for vessel storage.

Are Mandatory Output Cuts The Only Way To Save U.S. Oil?

OilPrice.com | April 30, 2020 | Around the world, at least one in every 10 VLCCs is currently acting as floating storage.

Are Mandatory Output Cuts The Only Way To Save U.S. Oil?

OilPrice.com | April 30, 2020 | Around the world, at least one in every 10 VLCCs is currently acting as floating storage.

Tanker pool collaborates to adopt AI management solution

RIVIERA | January 7, 2020 | Signal Maritime Services and Heidmar Inc join forces to create a new era in commercial tanker pool management.

Tanker pool collaborates to adopt AI management solution

RIVIERA | January 7, 2020 | Signal Maritime Services and Heidmar Inc join forces to create a new era in commercial tanker pool management.

Using AI to Bring Ship Management into the 21st Century

SHIP TECHNOLOGY GLOBAL | December 01, 2019 | Signal Ocean is a platform that enhances commercial performance for the shipping industry.

Using AI to Bring Ship Management into the 21st Century

SHIP TECHNOLOGY GLOBAL | December 01, 2019 | Signal Ocean is a platform that enhances commercial performance for the shipping industry.

How Signal Ocean is transforming ship chartering

FREIGHTWAVES | November 4, 2019 | The Signal Ocean Platform is a SaaS engine using technology to provide more timely and accurate situational awareness for spot-chartering decisions.

How Signal Ocean is transforming ship chartering

FREIGHTWAVES | November 4, 2019 | The Signal Ocean Platform is a SaaS engine using technology to provide more timely and accurate situational awareness for spot-chartering decisions.

Shipping tech finally has its ‘moment’ – can it get it right?

AMERICAN SHIPPER | June 23, 2019 | Technology has evolved to the point where adoption is much harder to avoid.

Shipping tech finally has its ‘moment’ – can it get it right?

AMERICAN SHIPPER | June 23, 2019 | Technology has evolved to the point where adoption is much harder to avoid.

Press Releases

Shell becomes a strategic partner in the Signal Maritime MR pool

August 06, 2021 | Shell Tankers (Singapore) Private Limited will contribute 10 medium-range product tankers (MRs) to the Signal Maritime MR pool.

Shell becomes a strategic partner in the Signal Maritime MR pool

August 06, 2021 | Shell Tankers (Singapore) Private Limited will contribute 10 medium-range product tankers (MRs) to the Signal Maritime MR pool.

Signal Maritime launches MR Pool

May 26, 2021 | Commercial ship manager Signal Maritime is expanding its services and launching a new pool for MR product tankers.

Signal Maritime launches MR Pool

May 26, 2021 | Commercial ship manager Signal Maritime is expanding its services and launching a new pool for MR product tankers.

Maritime tech: Signal Group launches Signal Ventures

February 2, 2021 | Signal Ventures is seeking entrepreneurs and startups in the maritime sector to join its ecosystem of technology partners.

Maritime tech: Signal Group launches Signal Ventures

February 2, 2021 | Signal Ventures is seeking entrepreneurs and startups in the maritime sector to join its ecosystem of technology partners.

The Signal Ocean Platform launches CO2 emissions tool

December 17, 2020 | Tanker and dry bulk market participants are now able to assess the CO2 impact when chartering ships optimally positioned for their cargo.

The Signal Ocean Platform launches CO2 emissions tool

December 17, 2020 | Tanker and dry bulk market participants are now able to assess the CO2 impact when chartering ships optimally positioned for their cargo.

Signal marks second anniversary of platform launch

June 29, 2020 | Since its launch, Signal’s platform has continued evolving and now tracks more than 30,000 unique ships across all bulk-shipping segments and all global trades.

Signal marks second anniversary of platform launch

June 29, 2020 | Since its launch, Signal’s platform has continued evolving and now tracks more than 30,000 unique ships across all bulk-shipping segments and all global trades.

New Signal Maritime and Heidmar partnership

January 06, 2020 | Signal Maritime Services Ltd. and Heidmar Inc. join forces to deliver high-performance commercial management to the global tanker market.

New Signal Maritime and Heidmar partnership

January 06, 2020 | Signal Maritime Services Ltd. and Heidmar Inc. join forces to deliver high-performance commercial management to the global tanker market.

Signal Ocean announces partnership with shipbroker SSY

October 28, 2019 | Signal Ocean and international shipbroker Simpson Spence Young have announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership.

Signal Ocean announces partnership with shipbroker SSY

October 28, 2019 | Signal Ocean and international shipbroker Simpson Spence Young have announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership.

The Signal Group Launches The Signal Ocean Platform

June 6, 2018 | Today, Signal welcomed a new era in shipping and formally introduced The Signal Ocean Platform to the maritime community.

The Signal Group Launches The Signal Ocean Platform

June 6, 2018 | Today, Signal welcomed a new era in shipping and formally introduced The Signal Ocean Platform to the maritime community.
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