Coal imports/exports remain tricky problem for Vietnam

Coal exports have had a sharp export growth rate. GDC said that coal exports from the beginning of the year to...

European shipping should remain the enabler of free movement of goods and persons even after Brexit

European shipowners today published their priorities when it comes to Brexit negotiations outcome. The shipping community embodies a fundamental acquis of the EU: Free movement of goods and persons. ECSA believes that the current operating climate should

Asia Dry Bulk-Capesize

Freight rates for large capesize dry cargo vessels on key Asian routes, which are close to multi-month highs, are likely to remain firm next week as cargo activity picks up from Australia after bad weather disrupted operations at Dampier this week, broker

Employers remain optimistic about the European Social Dialogue for Ports

The European Social Dialogue for Ports was established in June 2013 by port employers and employees to identify challenges faced by the sector, improve health and safety conditions and raise awareness about the essential contribution of port stakeholders

Chemical shipping rates to remain under pressure for 2016

Chemical tanker freight rates are anticipated to stay under pressure throughout 2016 against the backdrop of low bunker prices and increased newbuilding deliveries, according to shipping consultancy Drewry.

Outlook for shipping stocks to remain depressed

Analysts expect the outlook for shipping equities to remain depressed, although some opportunities are seen for stocks that have already been heavily traded down.

China’s May iron ore prices forecast to remain rangebound from Apr: CISA

China’s iron ore prices, especially imports, are forecast to remain rangebound from April, with little upside seen for prices to stage a recovery, China Iron and Steel Association said in its April monthly iron ore market report released this week.