Ship recycling activity hits five-month low amid steel market weakness
- October saw a sharp decline in tonnage arriving at ship recycling centres
- Indian yards at Alang received the majority of end-of-life ships, including two previously sanctioned tankers
- Recyclers in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Türkiye face subdued demand amid sluggish steel markets
Vessel beachings in October included seven tankers, five bulk carriers and three containerships
