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China’s demand is the heaviest factor for commodities in 2025
China’s demand is the heaviest factor for commodities in 2025


Venezuela, Russia, and the Oil Balance | Interpreting Current Signals for Tanker Demand
Venezuela, Russia, and the Oil Balance | Interpreting Current Signals for Tanker Demand


How AI Shipping Technology Helps Decode Freight Developments
How AI Shipping Technology Helps Decode Freight Developments


How Geopolitics Quietly Rewired Shipping Markets Heading into 2026
How Geopolitics Quietly Rewired Shipping Markets Heading into 2026


Iranian linked VLCC build ups, softer refinery intake and a looser supply outlook are driving a sharp rise in global floating storage.
Iranian linked VLCC build ups, softer refinery intake and a looser supply outlook are driving a sharp rise in global floating storage.


Rising Pilbara shipments, tighter ballaster supply, and steady Chinese intake have lifted the C5 route back to its highest point since late 2023.
Rising Pilbara shipments, tighter ballaster supply, and steady Chinese intake have lifted the C5 route back to its highest point since late 2023.


Early readings from Voyage Details hint at a softer month for U.S. crude exports.
Early readings from Voyage Details hint at a softer month for U.S. crude exports.


A global wave of new iron ore supply from Australia, Brazil, and West Africa is tightening the Capesize market, yet China’s muted demand and currency ambitions are setting the stage for a volatile year ahead.
A global wave of new iron ore supply from Australia, Brazil, and West Africa is tightening the Capesize market, yet China’s muted demand and currency ambitions are setting the stage for a volatile year ahead.


Crude tanker rates have surged to multi-month highs, yet the rise stems less from tonne-mile growth and more from structural inefficiencies.
Crude tanker rates have surged to multi-month highs, yet the rise stems less from tonne-mile growth and more from structural inefficiencies.