In dry bulk shipping USTR fees only major impact will be on Hong Kong and Chinese owners, but reciprocal tariffs on US exports could be a concern, says MSI. Read more at Seatrade Maritime.
Month: April 2025
China’s Shipbuilding Dominance and Global Trade Competition in Context
With data for activity in the global shipbuilding industry now available for 2024, MSI’s Stuart Nicoll estimates that global newbuilding contracting for all ship types was 133m GT, with a more even spread among the main sectors than in recent years.
Collation of the latest data couldn’t have been better timed, given the recent release of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) report on China, which outlined proposals to undermine Chinese shipbuilding, while raising cash to boost the US industry. Read more at gCaptain.
Navigating uncertainty: key trends in the chemical tanker market
MSI senior chemical market analyst, Bonita Nightingale, offers a forward-looking perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing market stakeholders in the year ahead. Read more at Riviera.
Should the tanker sector prepare for the return of Russian barrels to Europe?
Modelling the impact of a peace settlement in Ukraine could result in a major dent to earnings for the sector, writes MSI director Tim Smith. Read more at Riviera