LNG Shipping Softened Last Week

LNG The LNG market softened this week, with shrinking cargo enquiry and a growing tonnage list putting pressure on freight rates. On the BLNG1 Australia–Japan route, rates eased by $800 week-on-week to settle at $73,500/day. The Pacific market remained relatively stable, as 2-stroke availability is currently tight. The BLNG2 US Gulf–Continent route declined by $20,600 …

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Chinese port stocks rise further as steel demand softens

Iron ore market fundamentals softened further in July as Chinese steel demand remained subdued and port inventories continued to build. While Australia’s and Brazil’s exports face growing headwinds, Simandou is steadily establishing itself as a new source of high-grade supply, with implications that extend beyond the iron ore market. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Global iron ore …

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Demand Is Still the Variable in 2026 Peak Season Shipping, Sogese Report Finds

Demand, not available capacity, is the variable that will decide how the rest of 2026’s peak season plays out for European shippers, according to the August 2026 Europe Container Market Update from Sogese S.r.l., the Italian container logistics provider. According to Sea-Intelligence’s Global Liner Performance report, cited in the update, global schedule reliability fell to …

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Biofuel Bunker Snapshot: Feedstock gains cushion Rotterdam B30 price decline

Europe Rotterdam’s B30-VLSFO (POMEME) price has fallen by $7/mt over the past week, a much smaller decline than the $43/mt drop in the port’s conventional VLSFO price. The relatively limited movement in the B30 blend could reflect higher biofuel feedstock costs offsetting much of the decline in the fossil fuel component. Prima Markets-assessed POMEME and …

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False Flags and Fraudulent Registries: The Hidden Threat to Global Shipping

The Surge in False Flags False flagging has shifted from a niche compliance issue to a systemic risk in global shipping. As sanctions enforcement expands, an increasing number of vessels are operating without legitimate nationality while continuing to trade internationally. Rather than sailing under recognized flag states, many tankers now claim registration with registries that …

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