Topic: Market outlook

Multipurpose earnings rally at risk from overordering in competing sectors

The rapid recovery in earnings for multipurpose vessels is expected to slow from the second half of the year as capacity constraints and supply chain disruptions in competing sectors ease. Global shipping consultancy Drewry states...Read more

16-04-2021|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

Throughput port of Rotterdam falls sharply, but less than feared

Throughput in the port of Rotterdam decreased by 9.1 per cent in the first half of the year compared with 2019, amounting to 218.9 million tonnes. Container throughput was only 3.3 per cent down on...Read more

24-07-2020|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

Shipping confidence hits 18-month high

Confidence levelsPRESS RELEASE – Confidence in the shipping industry rose in the last quarter to its highest level for 18 months, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from shipping adviser and accountant BDO. The average confidence level...Read more

03-01-2020|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

‘Was Hansa Heavy Lift too specialised?’

Was Hansa Heavy Lift too specialised? This question asks market analyst Susan Oatway of Drewry now that the bankrupt shipping line is selling off its ships in order to settle outstanding bills. The Hamburg-based shipping line...Read more

25-01-2019|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic