Shipping Market Outlook: Q4 2024 Forecast

Overview The forecast period up to 2027 suggests a mixed outlook across different vessel types. We anticipate that orders for Bulkers and Tankers will gain momentum, while demand for Containers and LNG/LPG vessels will decline. Despite the expected rise in Bulker and Tanker orders, the overall orderbook will likely shrink due to a surge in …

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Market Chat: Container Newbuilding Values Increase c.52% YoY

Values for Container newbuildings are currently at an all-time high. For example, New Panamax newbuilding values for vessels of 15,000 TEU have continued to rise since the start of the year and are currently at USD 210.50 mil, compared to USD 158.52 mil this time last year; this is an increase of c.33% year-on-year. In …

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Greek Speculative S&P Investments 

In a decade defined by volatile markets and seismic shifts in shipping dynamics, Greek shipowners have taken bold investment stances that could shape the future of global trade. Dan Nash, Associate Director of Valuations & Analytics at Veson, explores the speculative bets made by Greece’s maritime giants and explores a critical question: what’s driving these …

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Shipping Market Outlook: Q4 2024 Forecast

Overview The forecast period up to 2027 suggests a mixed outlook across different vessel types. We anticipate that orders for Bulkers and Tankers will gain momentum, while demand for Containers and LNG/LPG vessels will decline. Despite the expected rise in Bulker and Tanker orders, the overall orderbook will likely shrink due to a surge in …

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Explore Fleet Database: Your Customizable Market Dataset

Fleet Database contains hundreds of search conditions, such as vessel specifications, valuations, eight tiers of ownership, and green information—proving its critical role in helping you stay up to date on the market. This comprehensive catalogue further solidifies its value by allowing users to research individual vessels, search and compare specifications, and build custom queries with …

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The 8 Layers of Vessel Ownership in VesselsValue

Since we launched VesselsValue in 2011, we have continued to expand our database to include valuable information regarding vessel documentation, transactions, and valuations. This includes our market-leading vessel ownership database, to which we’ve recently added an eighth layer: the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO). By including this new management tier, we believe shipowners, banks, insurers, and …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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