- Chinese seaborne dry bulk imports up 6% despite economic challenges
- Coal shipments to India jump 10%, but growth could slow
- Container ship contracting spree now exceeds 10 million TEU
- Product tanker contracting hits 18-year high after 17% rise y/y
- US grain exports seen rising 12%, but sailing distances could shorten
Only 3 VLCCs sold for demolition in 2021 as secondhand prices tempt
During the first seven months of 2021, only three actively trading Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) have been sold for demolition.
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10 August 2021
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