16 Apr 2024: This week we provide fleet performance indicators for LPG, Product Tanker and Dry Bulk vessel segments.

09 Apr 2024: With marine insurance being an important component of vessel operating costs, we have completed a review of the latest trends in P&I and H&M as part of the assessment for Drewry’s upcoming Ship Operating Costs report.

05 Apr 2024: Currently, tanker asset prices are red-hot, with second-hand values and newbuilding prices at their highest levels in the last 15 years amid strong market fundamentals. While high freight rates and tight tonnage availability have underpinned second-hand values, the tight availability of shipyard facilities has inflated newbuild prices.

02 Apr 2024: The collapse of the bridge near the Port of Baltimore has hampered shipping demand as it has disrupted the cargo movement to and from the port. It has forced importers of US cargo to scout for other destinations and exporters to wait until the situation normalises.

28 Mar 2024: Handling diverted Baltimore container cargo as well as the anticipated market growth in 2024 may prove challenging for US East Coast ports, many of which are already at reasonably high utilisation levels.