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Container
Book review: ‘IMO 2020: A Regulatory Tsunami’
A new book places IMO 2020 in the context of a potential “third revolution” for shipping.
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American Shipper
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American Shipper
Trade deal better for shipping demand than for stocks
New pact is a plus for tankers, bulkers and box ships, but less so for equities.
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American Shipper
Why haven’t Iran tensions hiked tanker rates (yet)?
Tanker rates haven't shot up further on new Iran tensions, yet they remain extremely high.
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American Shipper
Container-line consolidation has failed to increase freight rates
Despite all the mergers and all the alliances, ocean container rates are still lower than they were seven years ago.
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American Shipper
Pre-Chinese New Year box import bump disappoints
Traditional U.S. import rush prior to Chinese holiday is subdued in 2020.
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American Shipper
IMO 2020 fallout, demand slump batter dry bulk
Is IMO 2020 fallout for dry bulk shipping a warning sign for container sector?
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American Shipper
Outlook 2020: Top questions for ocean shipping
The high-stakes wild cards to watch in what promises to be a volatile year.
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Maritime
Airstrike could propel tanker rates back into stratosphere
Killing of Iranian general and Iranian retaliation could spark another tanker rate spike.
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American Shipper
2019 Recap: A tale of two container-shipping trades
Trans-Pacific container rates continue to fall as Asia-Europe rates continue to rise.
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