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Investment uncertainty increases
ECO Mid-size newbuildings
April 16, 2025
A 'Good Time' to Order Newbuildings?
Compelling opportunities—especially for investors able to balance risk with strategic foresight

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US pulls out of key IMO environmental talks
April 10, 2025

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Tariff Reversal
China still at sharp end
April 03, 2025
90-day pause for trade negotiations
Cost of Chinese imports will still add stress to US consumers

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Tariff Day
Economic Impact of Tariffs
April 02, 2025
Complexity in Shipping & Supply Chains
Fleet Demographics & Future Outlook

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Freight Market Prospects
Freight Futures Volatility
March 28, 2025
Fleet Growth and Increased Capacity: Cooling Freight Rates Ahead
US Consumer Confidence and Its Potential Impact on Freight Rates

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Colombian coal exports and the prospects for fronthaul trade
March 27, 2025

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India: Long-term coal demand outlook
March 20, 2025

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Red Sea Geopolitical Risks:
Global Economic Influence:
March 19, 2025
Impact on Freight and Charter Markets
Future Outlook and Fleet Expansion:

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US Port Fees
Impact on Feeders
March 15, 2025
Liner companies will need to mitigate the substantial risk of escalating operating costs by avoiding Chinese-built tonnage
Top 20 Feeder / Regional operators face $5.7Bn in additional port fees

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The USDA continues to lower its Chinese grain import estimates
March 13, 2025
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