News
Two cheers for Russian WTO entry
Shipping will benefit even if China-style boom proves elusive
- MSC brings some welcome cheer
- The risks that threaten the box-leasing boom
- Reading between the lines
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Short-term European box prospects soften
The eurozone crisis will dampen continent’s imports this year
Top 30 ports: Treading water -
Jury is out on South Korean government shipyard finance boost
Policy may not be easy to implement
Korea Eximbank raises lending to shipyards... -
German bank provisions point to further KG collapses
Commerzbank, DVB and others prepare for the worst
Nordic ship banks better placed than Germans,...
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Slowing South Korean exports raise a red flag for shipping
Warning signs as export-oriented nation sees overseas ship sales fall 58%
What’s in the box for 2013? -
Is China a currency manipulator or scapegoat in US presidency race?
If Romney makes good his pledge, shipping faces short-term disruption
Nordic and Baltic focus: Norway
Optimism prevails in Oslo
Nordic and Baltic focus: Finland
A look at the Finnish response to impending environmental legislation
Analysis
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Capital ratio concern for shipowners
Loans under threat as European Banking Authority... -
ABN Amro returns to New York
Key appointment gives Dutch bank renewed US ship... -
SocGen sets the pace for shipping exodus
Sale of part of French bank’s book to Citibank is in... -
Ports are facing stormy weather
Trade dips and Green lobbying ensure port management is... -
Greek exit fears mean problems for Paragon
Broker Newedge will no longer touch Greek securities -
Northern range overcapacity to keep port profits low
MM Warburg predicts tough fight over handling fees -
Norwegian research praises Oslo’s maritime prowess
But Singapore still accorded top slot -
Show me the buyers, says Petropoulos
No takers for available portfolios
Analysis
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India to encourage refinancing of rupee loans in dollars
Shipping companies among those likely to take advantage... -
Brazil and China’s love-hate relationship
Asian nation is biggest trading partner, but tensions... -
Shipping mulls high yield debt as alternative to banks
At least two companies considering new options -
Chinese yards turn to deep discounts as orderbook plunges
Two-thirds fall prompts 20% reductions -
Many years needed for Far East-Europe container recovery
Trade will take until 2018 to regain 2011 volumes,... -
Declining imports signal sluggish European economy
But Greek eurozone exit could invalidate projections,... -
Greek lending increased in 2011
Petrofin survey offers surprise conclusions -
The KG model must adapt or die
German ship finance requires new sources of cash, says...
Dry Bulk, Tankers & Gas Carriers Data
Pure Chemical Tanker Fleet
| Year | No | m dwt |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 19 | 0.4 |
| 2013-2015 | 5 | 0.3 |
| 2010 | 59 | 1.5 |
| 2012-2014 | 17 | 0.7 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0.3 |
| 2014-2016 | 1 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0.7 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0.1 |
| 2015-2017 | 5 | 0.2 |
| Total | 31 | 0.9 |
Source: Lloyd's List Intelligence
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Ro-Ro Movements
| Area | No | m dwt |
|---|---|---|
| Australasia | 171 | 1310761 |
| S Europe | 1240 | 9192591 |
| Far East - China Sea | 354 | 2217780 |
| N Cont Europe | 763 | 6758564 |
| Iberian Atlantic | 113 | 606234 |
| S America - Atlantic | 133 | 639754 |
| Far East - Asean | 349 | 1266791 |
| E Mediterranean | 200 | 1225898 |
| Caribbean | 172 | 659159 |
| Great Lakes - Canada | 98 | 369162 |
| Indian Sub Continent | 23 | 235980 |
| W Africa | 89 | 1243666 |
| N Africa | 193 | 1331411 |
| UK/Eire | 1220 | 9177958 |
| S & E Africa | 19 | 159471 |
| Persian Gulf | 91 | 476352 |
| Central America | 22 | 232444 |
| Red Sea | 44 | 236659 |
| US Atlantic | 64 | 671772 |
| US Gulf | 11 | 210672 |
| Black Sea | 360 | 2005558 |
| Scandinavia/Baltic | 1379 | 9080736 |
| N America - Pacific | 368 | 1588319 |
| Japan | 1271 | 5490670 |
| S America - Pacific | 31 | 132166 |
Source: Lloyd's List Intelligence
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