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Demand

We forecast that crude tanker cargo volumes will grow 1.0-2.0% year-on-year in both 2024 and 2025. The average sailing distance is predicted to increase 7% in 2024 due to ships avoiding the Red Sea and the Suez Canal but fall approximately 5.5% in 2025 as we assume that ships may be able to return... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Supply/demand balance

We have revised our assumption regarding when ships might return to normal Red Sea and Suez Canal routings. In our previous report, we assumed that reroutings will only impact the first half of 2024. Since there are no signs of a resolution, we now work with a scenario assuming that all of 2024 will... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Update on the Qatar situation

The cutting of diplomatic ties with Qatar imposed by a number of Arab states with effect from 6 June 2017 has also impacted the operation of ships in the area due to the restrictions imposed. 

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Explanatory notes

Introduction Part I – Box layout Part II – Terms and conditions SECTION 1 – DEFINITIONS AND VOYAGE Definitions Clause 1 (Scope of Voyage) SECTION 2 - CARGO Clause 2 (Cargo Requirements) Clause 3 (Cargo Description)     Clause ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Explanatory Notes

The clause comprehensively sets out a complete code to address force majeure with a detailed and up to date definition of force majeure events. The rationale is that when a force majeure event occurs, the parties will find themselves in a crisis situation and will benefit from a contractual regime a... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Explanatory notes

Introduction General background Special observations Part I Index Part II Clause 1 - Period of Charter Party and Delivery Clause 2 - Owners' Undertaking Clause 3 - Trading Limits Clause 4 - Permitted Cargoes Clause 5 - Owners' Obligations Clause 6 - Charterers' Obligat... Please follow the link to continue reading.