Entries Written By Rebecca Galanopoulos
Chinese Orderbook Tops $123 Bn with Containers Making Up c.38%
To mark the start of the Lunar new year this week, we take a look at the Chinese newbuilding orderbook, using VesselsValue data. The infographic highlights the Chinese orderbook by top Chinese ordering companies and insight into the ships currently being built at Chinese yards. Of the top Chinese companies ordering vessels last year, China …
Top 10 Shipowning Nations by Total Asset Value for 2025
Since publishing our Top 10 Shipowning Nations in 2024, we’ve updated the latest rankings across the globe, showcasing total asset values of fleets—both live and on order—by beneficial owner country. From China overtaking Japan to achieve pole position with an impressive fleet valued at USD 255 bn to Switzerland’s notable entry at USD 68 bn, …
2024 Shipping Market Highlights & Trends
2024 has been defined by significant activity across the maritime industry, with ongoing trends in newbuildings, sale and purchase transactions, and demolition levels defining the year. These dynamics have influenced the operational landscape, highlighting shifts in supply-demand balance, fleet modernization, and regulatory pressures. Our End-of-Year Market Report is produced each year by Veson Nautical’s Maritime …
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 …
Market Chat: Capesize values surge by 50% YoY
The Bulker sale and purchase market is back in full swing following the summer break. There have already been 12 sale and purchase transactions reported, compared to two over the whole month of August. During the same period last year, there were just eight Capesizes reportedly sold in September 2023, resulting in an increase of …
DWT capacity falls across bulkers and tankers transiting the Suez Canal
Nearly a year since hostilities erupted in the Red Sea region, we can observe the significant and ongoing impact this conflict continues to have on global shipping routes using Veson trade data. The Suez Canal, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, has seen reduced traffic as shipowners and operators weigh the risks posed …
Top Tanker buyers of the last six months
The top three buyers of the last six months in the Tanker sector have already spent over 1 bn USD. Using VesselsValue data, we take a look at the top Tanker buyers since March 2024. The busy sale and purchase market has been driven by the positive sentiment in the market as supply continues to be …
Container Ship Orders Reach Two-year High
57 newbuilding orders were placed for Container vessels in July 2024, with orders for that month alone outpacing the 40 contracts inked in the first six months of the year. New Container orders for July 2024 represent the highest number of orders since June 2022 where 65 were placed. Singaporean owners were the most …
2024 Half Year Review: Bulkers
These half year reviews provide a summary analysis of the first half of 2024 in the tanker, container, offshore, and LNG / LPG sectors. In each, we explore three areas: the newbuild market, second-hand sale and purchase activities, and demolition trends. Combining Veson’s extensive datasets with many decades of combined experience among our analysts, these …
2024 Half Year Review: Tankers
This half year review is one of a series of reports providing a summary analysis of the first half of 2024 in the tanker, bulker, container, offshore, and LNG / LPG sectors. In each, we explore three areas: the newbuild market, second-hand sale and purchase activities, and demolition trends. Combining Veson’s extensive datasets with many …