Bimco: Brazilian iron ore shipments rise 4%, supporting capesizes

“Between January and August 2025, Brazilian iron ore shipments are expected to rise 4% y/y, supported by stronger mining activity. Shipments to China have increased despite weaker demand, replacing shipments from Australia, Peru and India,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO. Brazil is the world’s second-largest exporter of iron ore, accounting for 23% …

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The shipshape struggle in shipboard maintenance

Shipboard maintenance is critical in maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel. Based on Skuld’s claims trend over the years relating to cargo damage, navigational accidents (collision and grounding), pollution, crew injury and fatality, many of these cases were identified due to technical failures. These technical failures are often traced to inadequate or poor maintenance practices. …

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Asian leasing models are reshaping maritime funding – opportunities for Germany

With the development of the global ship finance industry in recent years, leasing models from the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region, notably China and Japan, are increasingly competing with those traditionally offered by European and American bank financing. This provides new opportunities for shipowners and financiers who may not previously have dealt with such models. The decline …

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