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21 April 2021MSI

Dry bulk owners break out the bubbles but can they avoid the hangover?

The retreat of COVID-related disruptions will restore market efficiency and freight rates to better reflect underlying supply and demand fundamentals. Dry bulk owners enjoying a welcome bounce in earnings and asset values should be prepared for pressure in the second half of the year as the impact of China stimulus wanes and port efficiency improves. … Continue reading Dry bulk owners break out the bubbles but can they avoid the hangover? →

Dry Bulk

21 April 2021MSI

Offshore wind boom demands careful navigation

Owners of wind turbine installation vessels can expect to see earnings and demand grow, but oversupply might be looming if too many vessels area ordered. Read more in Riviera

Offshore

21 April 2021MSI

Analysis: can China cure its chemical import dependency?

China is the world’s dominant player in liquid chemicals, but will growing domestic production displace imports? asks Maritime Strategies International’s director, Stuart Nicoll. Read more in Riviera

Chemical

21 April 2021MSI

Don’t expect a quick rate recovery in tanker markets this year, analysts say

Crude tanker owners are still facing difficult market conditions in the months ahead due to slow growth in seaborne trade, senior analysts told an industry forum. The gloomy outlook comes as spot tanker earnings remain below break-even levels for many shipowners in various segments, despite forecast increases in Opec+ supply and oil demand later this … Continue reading Don’t expect a quick rate recovery in tanker markets this year, analysts say →

Oil Tanker

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