Macro Economics - global economy is expanding, but some regions fall behind 12 February 2013 The global economy remains on the expansionary track at the start of 2013. The positive development is underpinned by rising global employment, a faster new order inflow and a higher output of services and manufactured goods. Market analysis Macro
Business case: Marine gas oil or scrubbers when operating in an ECA? 24 April 2013 Shipowners are faced with a number of important decisions in terms of investment and trading if they want to do business within the future sulphur limits of Emission Control Areas (ECAs). The deciding factors influencing the investment decision for installation of a scrubber are the fuel cost spread and the time spent in an ECA. In this article, BIMCO has tried to abridge the issue to facilitate decision making. Market analysis
Does the new foreign trade record from China support shipping demand? 14 July 2010 Strong export figures from China prove that the global economy is out of the emergency room and has been moved into the recovery room Market analysis
Tanker Shipping - Currently a tough time, but a pause for breath is foreseen at the end of 2010 12 October 2010 The upcoming winter season could be a very welcome time-out from sub-USD 10,000 per day markets for both crude and product tanker markets. BIMCO forecast that freight rates for VLCC will firm as the winter season Market analysis Tanker
Dry bulk orderbook at same amazing size as one year ago 22 December 2010 One year ago the dry bulk orderbook stood at 276 million DWT – today it totals at 277 million DWT. As if the dry bulk orderbook wasn’t large enough back then Market analysis
China - still growing but at slowing pace 04 July 2010 China is still growing but at slowing pace according to latest PMI indices, which suggest a cooling of the manufacturing sector is ongoing Market analysis
Macro Economics 12 April 2010 At first recovery needs to be sustainable – then tightening of public stimulus needs to be coherent and must not take place too soon Market analysis Macro
A look into the crystal ball: Do we need all the giant containerships? 15 March 2010 In an effort to ascertain the possible far reaching consequences of the influx of new giant containerships on order Market analysis Container
Dry Bulk Shipping 10 February 2010 Solid demand picture in a stabilized market but a tsunami of ships are expected to be launched in 2010 Market analysis Dry cargo
