Tag: Activity

  • Kamsarmaxes Lead the Way of Newbuilding Activity

    Kamsarmaxes Lead the Way of Newbuilding Activity

    Dry bulk carriers and more specifically kamsarmaxed continue to be leading the way, in terms of newbuilding activity over the course of the past few days. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “Kamsarmax contracting has led the way recently, with reports of 10 vessels being added to yards’ orderbooks making this…

  • Ship Recycling Market Not Likely to Grow in Activity

    Ship Recycling Market Not Likely to Grow in Activity

    The lower pricing environment and a lack of interest isn’t expected to move the needle in the ship recycling market, at least not anytime soon. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “holidays in the Far East have limited activity to some extent, as the number of candidates diminished further. Whilst…

  • Ship Recycling Activity Enters “Slow Season”

    Ship Recycling Activity Enters “Slow Season”

    The ship recycling market hasn’t shown any signs of vibrancy over the past week, apart from, perhaps Indian recyclers, who’ve been more active. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “as we enter the Autumnal season which is classed as the hardest season when leaves fall and trees look bare, the…

  • Newbuilding Activity Settles Down | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

    Newbuilding Activity Settles Down | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

    Newbuilding ordering activity was on the downside this past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “the quietest week so far in September for new order contracting, with just 16 firm orders rumored this week – just over half of last week’s number. In the dry bulk sector, Meadway Shipping have…

  • Ship Recycling: India Increasing Activity as Pakistan Reopens for Business

    Ship Recycling: India Increasing Activity as Pakistan Reopens for Business

    The ship recycling market seems to be “waking up” once again. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “there seems to be two mindsets from recyclers in Alang, India this week. Some recyclers appear to be increasing their interest to procure tonnage and we have seen improved rates by some USD…

  • Newbuilding Activity Still Behind 2022 Levels

    Newbuilding Activity Still Behind 2022 Levels

    Even though newbuilding activity has increased over the past couple of months, it remains below last year’s level. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “total contracting remains below last year’s pace as earnings have broadly receded from last year’s highs, and uncertainty surrounding future fueling continues to persist and discourage owners…

  • Is the Ship Recycling Market About to See More Activity?

    Is the Ship Recycling Market About to See More Activity?

    The ship recycling market has been hampered by reduced activity for quite some time. However, shipping experts feel that the coming weeks could offer some respite. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “ss the days grow shorter now that the first of September has arrived, the engaging thoughts are whether…