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Falling average speeds and utilisation rates underscore LNG vessel oversupply, bringing freight prices to atypical lows

LNG freight prices have been trending lower this year as strong fleet growth outpaced liquefaction capacity additions. 52 newbuild carriers joined the fleet year to date, nearly double the number of deliveries in the same period last year. In contrast, new liquefaction capacity has been limited, with only 5.8 mtpa of additions in 2024. The …

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The price sensitivity of efficiency in shipping

Do higher fuel prices lead to greener shipping behaviour? Energy efficiency and decarbonisation Many policy-makers in the European Union (EU) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) argue that the higher prices that result from emissions pricing and fuel standards will lead to energy efficiency improvements and emissions reduction. There is, however, no consensus in scientific …

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Global Shippers Adopt ‘Wait And See’ Approach As Trump Tariff Threats Loom

There has been a surprisingly measured response from international shippers facing potential new tariffs next year from the incoming Donald Trump administration. Speaking on the latest episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club podcast, Kathy Liu, Dimerco Express Group Vice President, said most shippers and exporters to the U.S. were taking a “wait and see” approach …

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Rapid forensic analysis of FAME-based biofuels: Potential use of its fingerprint as a fraud detection tool

In recent years, the shipping sector has increasingly turned to liquid biofuels, particularly those comprising fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), to reduce GHG emissions due to its readiness for adoption1 . With the roll-out of a number of regulations, such as the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), FuelEU Maritime, and the Carbon Intensity Indicator …

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