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About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated fortnightly, consists of 18 …

The year started on a weak note: US–China tensions and evolving trade patterns added to the shipping woes Several downside risks, such as ample vessel availability, lower Asian demand (down …

The increased long-haul bauxite demand has effectively created more competition for Capesize capacity. For instance, average Capesize TC rates in 2025 are almost 20% higher than in 2019, while those …

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Europe’s contracting refinery runs create a gap and an opportunity for Dangote European refinery throughput is set to shrink further amid a wave of plant closures, widening the region’s structural …

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Improved trade expectations could lend support—but will it be enough? The LPG trade is projected to rise 6% in 2026, supported by higher exports from the US and the Middle …

With Indonesia set to raise its biodiesel mandate to B50 in June 2026, an additional 1.7 million tonnes of palm oil is expected to be diverted into the country’s biodiesel …

For many years, World Container Index has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation is considering index-linked contracts or requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight …

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Fierce competition from container lines will have a limited impact on the General Cargo segment, as these vessels often carry cargo which is better suited for dry cargo vessels than …

For many years, World Container Index has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts. If your organisation is considering index-linked contracts or requires regional visibility/coverage beyond the eight …

About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated fortnightly, consists of 18 …

The extent of correction in the VLCC freight rates will also hinge on the pace of phasing out of old tonnage. With scanty demolitions over the last four years, the …

Additionally, high-Fe content iron ore provide the high-grade input required for low-emission steel, making it crucial for the global green steel transition. DRI-EAF and hydrogen-based steelmaking needs DR-grade ore (67%+ …

Muted start to 2025: Weather-driven trade disruptions and onset of trade uncertainties Disruptions to US loadings: The first quarter showcased high volatility for VLGCs as the market endured a series …

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The rise in transportation costs also altered trade patterns. Europe’s diesel imports from North America increased in 2024, partly displacing flows from Asia. Yet, despite higher freight costs, Middle Eastern …

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About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated fortnightly, consists of 18 …

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2025: The year of VLCCs VLCC owners have been minting money in this profitable market, surpassing last year’s already elevated rates. This uptick can be attributed to a surge in …

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OPEC unwinding of crude supply and ongoing sanctions lead to higher freight rates The momentum largely began in 2Q25, when the Iran–Israel conflict raised concerns over the potential closure of …

Saudi Aramco announced a significant reduction in its LPG contract prices for November 2025. The CP for propane was lowered by $20 per tonne to $475, while the butane contract …

About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated fortnightly, consists of 18 …

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New ordering revives in 3Q25 LNGC ordering gained momentum in 3Q25, with nine vessel orders, exceeding the eight ordered in 1H25. The quarter also saw five LNG bunker vessels (LNGBVs) …

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About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated fortnightly, consists of 18 …

It is not uncommon for the two markets to veer in different directions for a period of time, but the containership charter market has broken records by experiencing a boom …

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China typically buys between 25 million tonnes to 30 million tonnes of US soybean annually. While the US might attempt to divert its exports to other destinations, it will be …

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During bid negotiations, shippers frequently ask Drewry whether 2026 contract rates will return to pre-Covid 2019 levels. As of September, the Drewry East-West Contract Rate Index was still 25% above …

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About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated fortnightly, consists of 18 …

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The sector’s continuing story since the pandemic has been the rise of those GTOs that Drewry classifies as hybrid terminal operators. The terminal operating arms of several of the leading …

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About Intra-Asia Container Index Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) reports actual spot container freight rates for major intra-Asia trade routes. The Index, which will be updated fortnightly, consists of 18 …

Secondly, China’s LPG demand growth remained subdued in January–July 2025 at just 1% YoY (the slowest since the 2019 trade war), despite the commissioning of three new PDH units—Guoheng Chemical’s …

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