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 …

Continue reading

Bears Starting to Roar in the Car Carrier Market

Bearish sentiment crept into the car carrier market in June after the European Union (EU) announced increased import tariffs for Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) up to as much as 45.3%. The EU tariffs, which came into play in November for a period of five years and were increased following an investigation into Chinese state subsidies …

Continue reading

2024 Half Year Review: RoRo

This RoRo 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 …

Continue reading

2024 Half Year Review: Vehicle Carriers

This vehicle carrier 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 …

Continue reading