Shipping Market Outlook: Q3 2025 Forecast
Overview Current global economic and geopolitical landscapes are shaped by several key uncertainties. Tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz, pose risks to regional stability and energy supply routes. Similarly, Houthi activity in the Red Sea threatens shipping through the Suez Canal. Oil sanctions continue to disrupt global energy markets, while …
Containers Lead on Efficiency: 67% of the Fleet Achieves a CII Rating of A–C
With London International Shipping Week 2025 approaching, we dive into the numbers that define today’s global shipping industry. Using VesselsValue (a Veson Nautical solution) data, we take a look at who controls the largest vessel portfolios and how the global fleet measures up against increasingly stringent environmental benchmarks. As the industry faces mounting pressure to …
2025 Mid-Year Shipping Market Trends & Highlights
The first half of 2025 has been characterised by cautious S&P activity, which has been shaped by regulatory tightening, reduced investor sentiment, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Instability in the Middle East, particularly disruptions in the Red Sea, has continued to affect global trade flows and routing strategies, while renewed tariff tensions have weighed on asset …
Strong Demand for Older Crude Tankers Defies Market Slowdown
Older Crude Tankers are defying expectations. In a year where overall Tanker S&P volumes have dipped, demand for vintage tonnage, particularly VLCCs and Aframaxes, remains unexpectedly strong. With buyers focusing on vessels averaging 14 years of age, the market is proving that age is no barrier when earnings are firm and availability is tight. Using …
USTR Port Fees Minimize Impact on Chinese-built Dry Bulk Carriers
On April 17, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) presented an updated proposal for port fees on Chinese-built vessels, initially announced in February. The proposal was an extensive report covering many areas, but certain details created some confusion. There was an increased focus on Chinese owners and operators, but uncertainty remains around how …
Potential US Port Fees May Disrupt Dry Bulk Trade and Vessel Availability
Recent discussions on tariffs have largely overlooked the potential implementation of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)’s port fees on Chinese-built vessels. The current US administration is considering an additional port fee for Chinese-built vessels entering US ports to curb China’s dominance in shipbuilding. This fee, which could reach up to $3.5 …
Richard Rivlin, CEO of VesselsValue, Answers Our Questions
To mark VesselsValue’s 10th anniversary we interviewed Richard Rivlin, our Founder and CEO to learn more about how he has grown the company and his plans for the future. Q: How many are you at VesselsValue? From the initial team of 10 when we launched in 2011, we have now grown to 170 people operating …
Building a Compelling Company Culture at VesselsValue
The Last Decade The Company’s recent milestone birthday has naturally prompted many of us at VesselsValue to reflect and look back over the past ten years. As someone who has been here since the beginning, watching VV grow, develop, and succeed has been an exciting and satisfying journey. Overall, most memories are fond, and every …
VV Interns: A Week in the Life of Christian Acheampong
This summer, before starting his first year at university, Christian Acheampong joined our Design department as an intern. Read on to find out how he found the experience. “For the past 6 weeks, I’ve been working in the design team in the VV London office. As I am a student transitioning to university, working with …