Market Chat: Week 17

Surge in Panamax newbuilding orders There has been a surge in Panamax newbuilding orders in the first four months of 2023. So far this year there have been 61 orders placed, compared to just 13 for the same period in 2022, an increase of c.369%. The majority of these orders have been placed since March, …

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Singapore Maritime Fleet

Using VesselsValue data, we take a look at the Singaporean owned fleet, to mark Singapore Maritime Week 2023. The infographic highlights the key Singaporean Shipowners both in terms of the value of the fleets and by number of vessels owned. We will also take a look at the most valuable Singaporean owned cargo vessel. Top …

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Market Chat: Week 16

Post Panamax Container values soften on MSC’s latest purchase Post Panamax values have softened as a result of MSCs recent purchase of the Lisbon (6,078 TEU, May 2003, Hanjin Heavy Ind) sold to MSC for USD 22 mil (SS/DD Due), VV Value USD 25.53 mil. Values for this sector have fallen since the beginning of …

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Market Chat: Weeks 14 & 15

New MR sales set higher benchmark for valuations Values for MRs have continued to rise across all ages. Demand for older vessels has gone from strength to strength and so these sectors have seen the strongest increases, since the beginning of the month. Values for 15YO MRs of 50,000 DWT are up by 3.52% from …

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Veson Nautical Announces Intent to Acquire Market-Leading Valuation and Data Provider VesselsValue

Acquisition of leading valuation provider, built upon a proprietary data set and extensive modelling capabilities, will strengthen Veson’s vision to be the standard platform that propels maritime commerce. BOSTON, MA, April 11, 2023 – Veson Nautical (Veson), the global leader of maritime freight management solutions today announced its intent to acquire vessel valuation provider VesselsValue. The …

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The Emergence of New Tanker Market Players

Since the start of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, a new breed of Tanker owners has emerged. Demand for Tankers increased, and this has caused Tanker freight rates to rise following a long period of stagnation, enticing new players to enter the market. Sanctions on Russian crude oil and clean petroleum products came into …

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Market Chat: Week 13

ViaMar Forecast Summary The Q1 2023 Forecast is a collaboration between VesselsValue and ViaMar that focusses on predictions for the Bulker, Tanker, Container and LPG sectors. The report seeks to pinpoint directional changes in values as well as earnings, addressing key development through 2026. We take a look at the main points from the Tanker …

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Market Chat: Week 12

Capesizes values jump by 16% Since the start of March, Capesize values have surged across all age categories, but modern tonnage has seen the largest increase. These include values for 180,000 DWT vessels rising by c. 16.38% from USD 53.05 mil to USD 61.74 mil, the highest levels since August 2022. Tomini’s purchase from Mangrove …

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Market Chat: Weeks 10 and 11

Russian LNG Exports to Europe Remain High Russian LNG exports to Europe remained at very high levels in February at 3.6 million CBM, following a 13 month high in January of 4.1 million CBM. Last month, Belgium imported the largest amount of Russian LNG, accounting for 38% of imports to the EU, while Spain ranked …

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Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII): Global Fleet Impact Assessment

Introduction Ahead of the Capital Link Annual International Shipping Forum in New York, we assessed the impact of Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) on the global fleet using VesselsValue data. CII is becoming increasingly influential in the sale and purchase market. At the moment, this is primarily manifesting in the liquidity of vessels. Those vessels operating …

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