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China breaks new ground... again

13 February 2018

Chinese seaborne imports of iron ore, coal and crude oil have all grown strongly throughout 2017. Both seaborne imports of crude oil and iron ore have reached the highest levels ever recorded, while coal reached the highest level in three years. Imports of crude oil and coal have benefitted the shipping industry to the greatest extent as both volumes and distances have increased.

Macroeconomics: Labour market tightens but inflation remains subdued around the globe

29 August 2017

BIMCO reported in our previous macroeconomics report in April 2017 that monthly indicators were showing a strengthening in the global economy. The firm growth dynamics in advanced economies have now, four months later, had a cascade effect on some emerging markets and developing economies (EMDE). This solid growth has sparked an appetite for EMDE assets and indicates that the market expects a pickup.

US crude oil exports now more important to shipping than US oil product exports

12 December 2017

The United States (US) government lifted their restrictive policy on crude oil exports in December 2015. In September and October 2017, increased demand from Asia and Europe has caused US seaborne export of crude oil to surpass the US seaborne export of oil products in terms of billion tonne miles.

Demolition report dated 8 December 2017

12 December 2017

RATE RISE! It would not be surprising to see several more sales take place in a similar vein before 2017 ends (probably even higher). The weekly demolition report by GMS, provides an overview of the demolition market, price by scrap yard location and ship type.

BIMCO on Bloomberg Intelligence Webinar

16 May 2017

BIMCO’s Chief Shipping Analyst Peter Sand, will be speaking at the Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) Webinar on 23 May 2017 at 10:30 (15:30 GMT).

Newbuilding report dated 28 November 2017

29 November 2017

Dry bulk newbuilding activity has been the highlight of 2017 and a rather unexpected development The weekly newbuilding report by Intermodal Research & Valuations feature, include newbuilding prices for dry bulk-, tanker- and gas shipping segments. Additionally, recent newbuilding orders are listed by units, type, size, yard, expected delivery date and price.

Meet the BIMCO President and team at the Maritime Cyprus 2017 conference

03 October 2017

BIMCO’s President Anastasios Papagiannopoulos will moderate the “Smart Shipping” panel discussion, scheduled for 10 October at 11:45. The panel will discuss novel ship design, cyber security and digitalisation – all key issues with a specific bearing on the future.