About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated weekly (from 02 Jan …
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These developments, coupled with tightening margins, are expected to accelerate consolidation across the petchem sector and delay project timelines. For instance, China has already initiated a consolidation campaign targeting ageing …
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Lepidolite, while smaller in scale, is gaining importance as an alternative lithium source, particularly where spodumene deposits are limited or harder to develop. India has emerged as a major exporter …
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About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated weekly (from 02 Jan …
Access to the new Containers sector is automatically granted to all current Container Forecaster subscribers, representing a significant enhancement to this ‘flagship’ research service, which until now has been delivered …
LNG trade: Demand will rise, but supply expansion will outpace the demand growth Supply growth : About 43 mtpa of new liquefaction capacity is expected to be added in 2026, …
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About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated weekly (from 02 Jan …
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In the previous week, the number of containerships transits was just 10 – likely explained by the traditional post-Christmas lull in shipping. The apparent increased popularity of the Suez Canal …
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About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated weekly (from 02 Jan …
Venezuelan crude production has declined sharply from its 2015 levels, largely due to prolonged US sanctions on crude exports and the deterioration of oil infrastructure amid years of inadequate upstream …
For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation is considering index-linked contracts or requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the …
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About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated weekly (from 02 Jan …
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For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation is considering index-linked contracts or requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the …
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For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation is considering index-linked contracts or requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the …
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With the macro environment calming and fundamentals gradually reasserting themselves, the dry bulk market enters 2026 on a more constructive footing. The following upside drivers support our expectation of a …
About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated fortnightly, consists of 18 …
The year started on a weak note: US–China tensions and evolving trade patterns added to the shipping woes Several downside risks, such as ample vessel availability, lower Asian demand (down …
The increased long-haul bauxite demand has effectively created more competition for Capesize capacity. For instance, average Capesize TC rates in 2025 are almost 20% higher than in 2019, while those …
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Europe’s contracting refinery runs create a gap and an opportunity for Dangote European refinery throughput is set to shrink further amid a wave of plant closures, widening the region’s structural …
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Improved trade expectations could lend support—but will it be enough? The LPG trade is projected to rise 6% in 2026, supported by higher exports from the US and the Middle …
With Indonesia set to raise its biodiesel mandate to B50 in June 2026, an additional 1.7 million tonnes of palm oil is expected to be diverted into the country’s biodiesel …
For many years, World Container Index has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation is considering index-linked contracts or requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight …
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Fierce competition from container lines will have a limited impact on the General Cargo segment, as these vessels often carry cargo which is better suited for dry cargo vessels than …
For many years, World Container Index has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation is considering index-linked contracts or requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight …
About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated fortnightly, consists of 18 …
The extent of correction in the VLCC freight rates will also hinge on the pace of phasing out of old tonnage. With scanty demolitions over the last four years, the …
Additionally, high-Fe content iron ore provide the high-grade input required for low-emission steel, making it crucial for the global green steel transition. DRI-EAF and hydrogen-based steelmaking needs DR-grade ore (67%+ …
Muted start to 2025: Weather-driven trade disruptions and onset of trade uncertainties Disruptions to US loadings: The first quarter showcased high volatility for VLGCs as the market endured a series …
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The rise in transportation costs also altered trade patterns. Europe’s diesel imports from North America increased in 2024, partly displacing flows from Asia. Yet, despite higher freight costs, Middle Eastern …
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