Sandra Boga

United Kingdom

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Trump trade war rattles capesize spot market as rates plough six-week lows

1 week ago | tradewindsnews.com | Sandra Boga

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US port fee plan fears push Chinese bulker newbuilding activity to 22-year low

2 weeks ago | tradewindsnews.com | Sandra Boga

Dry bulk newbuilding activity continues to be in the doldrums as the prospect of US port fees further dents sentiment. During the first quarter, only 13 orders were placed at Chinese yards, its lowest level for the quarter since 1993, data from Howe Robinson showed. “The possibility of sanctions on US port calls of Chinese-built vessels severely weighed on interest in Chinese shipbuilding,” the shipbroker said.
Shipbrokers weigh the impact of a Black Sea peace deal on grain exports

2 weeks ago | tradewindsnews.com | Sandra Boga

The Russia-Ukraine agreement on Black Sea safety has done little to restore faith in the region’s grain trade, as fundamentals are still dampening hopes for export growth in 2025, shipbroking analysts warn. And that spells bad news for bulker demand, they argue. A maritime ceasefire and US efforts to restore Russia’s access to global agricultural and fertiliser markets could allow Black Sea grain shipments to continue uninterrupted, analysts say.
Shipbrokers weigh the impact of a Black Sea peace deal on grain exports

2 weeks ago | tradewindsnews.com | Sandra Boga

The Russia-Ukraine agreement on Black Sea safety has done little to restore faith in the region’s grain trade, as fundamentals are still dampening hopes for export growth in 2025, shipbroking analysts warn. And that spells bad news for bulker demand, they argue. A maritime ceasefire, as well as the US’ move to restore Russia’s access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports, could leave Black Sea grain shipments unaffected, they say.
Arsenio Dominguez confident emissions agreement will be reached this week

2 weeks ago | tradewindsnews.com | Sandra Boga

TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS. From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds. We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. You can read more about how we handle your information in our privacy policy. DN Media Group is the leading news provider in the shipping, seafood, and energy industries, with a number of English- and Norwegian-language news publications across a variety of sectors.
Gen Z, new fuels and a training gap: How old hands are turning to modern technology to upskill seafarers

2 weeks ago | tradewindsnews.com | Sandra Boga

Fleet Operator Post Fixtures Officer Vessel Operator Dockendale and MarinePALS seek to replace the classroom with video shorts, gaming apps and virtual reality 7 April 2025 2:55 GMT Updated 7 April 2025 2:55 GMT “Youngsters first!” chimes in Captain Pradeep Chawla, chivalrously allowing his friend of over 20 years, Captain Vikrant Gusain, to lead the introductions. “Though, I’m a 28-year-old in the body of a 68-year-old!” Chawla added, with both chuckling away.
‘Shameful set of statistics’: Top liner shipping companies under fire for low tax payments as profit piles up

3 weeks ago | tradewindsnews.com | Sandra Boga

The world’s largest liner shipping companies have come under fire for the low levels of tax paid during a period of record profitability. While their bottom line hit $300bn between 2019 and 2023, the same companies paid an effective tax rate of 9.7% and less than half the global corporation tax average rate of 21.5%, according to a report from NGO Opportunity Green.
British cruise line inks first newbuildings with $2bn worth of orders at Fincantieri

3 weeks ago | tradewindsnews.com | Sandra Boga

TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS. From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds. We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. You can read more about how we handle your information in our privacy policy. DN Media Group is the leading news provider in the shipping, seafood, and energy industries, with a number of English- and Norwegian-language news publications across a variety of sectors.
Higher charter rates boost Wintermar profit by over 100%

1 month ago | tradewindsnews.com | Sandra Boga

TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS. From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds. We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. You can read more about how we handle your information in our privacy policy. DN Media Group is the leading news provider in the shipping, seafood, and energy industries, with a number of English- and Norwegian-language news publications across a variety of sectors.
Capesize spot rates rally takes a break on slower market activity

1 month ago | tradewindsnews.com | Sandra Boga

TradeWinds is part of DN Media Group AS. From November 1st DN Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on TradeWinds. We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user experience when visiting our site. You can read more about how we handle your information in our privacy policy. DN Media Group is the leading news provider in the shipping, seafood, and energy industries, with a number of English- and Norwegian-language news publications across a variety of sectors.