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 …

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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, …

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Shipping Market Outlook: Q1 2025 Forecast

Overview The Houthi attacks in the Bab Al Mandeb strait and the subsequent re-routing around the capes has supported all the different shipping markets segments to varying degrees. The highly unpredictable nature of the Houthis creates a lot of uncertainty, as a sudden cessation of attacks carries a lot of downside risk for shipping, while …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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Dual-Fuel Fleet Additions Continue to Rise

Owners are shifting to dual-fuel systems in order to achieve net-zero emissions and comply with current environmental standards in the maritime sector. Using the Fleet Database feature of the VesselsValue platform, we examined the annual deliveries of dual-fuel vessels since 2018, broken down by the following sectors: Bulkers, Tankers, and Containers.  Fleet Database’s smart search …

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