Weekly Dry Market Monitor: Spotlight on Brazilian Iron Ore Shipments to the Far East

This week’s Chart Monitor highlights a continued upward trend in Brazilian iron ore shipments. Since the end of Q1, each month’s closing volume has exceeded levels seen in previous years. The first quarter of 2025 closed with approximately 70 million tons shipped, followed by over 80 million tons in Q2. These figures are notably higher …

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New Lloyd’s Register assessment boosts containership fatigue life up to 15%

New methodology delivers more accurate fatigue life predictions for containerships and gas carriers through revision of worldwide trading routes. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has enhanced its Fatigue Design Assessment (FDA) methodology by updating worldwide trading patterns for containerships and gas carriers based on comprehensive analysis of Automatic Identification System (AIS) data from the past 11 years. …

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Safe implementation of decarbonization technologies

Integrating new technologies on board vessels involves understanding safety risks and implementing mitigation measures. DNV’s class notations and guidelines facilitate this process, ensuring a safe transition to a zero-carbon future. Safety considerations should be part of every decision to adopt a particular technology or modify a vessel. While some technical efficiency enhancements, such as propeller …

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