Ten trends that will shape the shipping industry in 2025 and beyond
Carbon regulation and Trump 2.0 are the obvious factors on which everyone is focused for 2025 — but don’t discount the impact of transparency, Africa, asset prices and AI next year
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Sanctioned VLCC abandons China call after identity exposed and port ban
VLCC King Plus, using the IMO number of a now defunct vessel, departed from its original destination of Dongjiakou in Shandong, setting its destination as Singapore instead
Bureau Veritas supports ammonia’s path to becoming a future fuel
Ammonia is emerging as a potential future fuel, but challenges remain. Bureau Veritas analyses its status and future trajectory
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Container lines on track for yet another quarter of high profits
Container stocks are falling because spot rates are declining and a US port strike has been averted. But when the European and US-listed liner companies report 4Q24 results next month, their profits will be impressively high, if early data from Asian liners is any indication
Tanker stocks soar as US hammers Russia with new sanctions
New US sanctions targeting Russian oil exports were not a well-kept secret. Investors and freight futures traders have been placing their bets for days. Those wagers escalated hours before the embargoed Treasury Department press release finally came out
What to look out for in 2025
Lloyd’s List’s editorial team gives you a head start for 2025 by discussing the most important things to look out for next year in their field
Annual Outlook 2025
Carbon regulation and Trump 2.0 are the obvious factors that everyone is focussed on for 2025, but don’t discount the impact of transparency, Africa, asset prices and AI next year. Click here to view the full report
Containers: Trump tariffs, strike potential and alliance shake-up feeds anxiety
2025 opens with the prospect of industrial action at US east and Gulf coast ports, plus the Trump factor and fresh alliance schedules bringing a new wave of uncertainty to the sector
Tankers: Market braces for further volatility, supply shocks in 2025
Western regulators are to step up sanctions enforcement on Russia and Iran, having already designated more than 200 vessels in 2024 as a bifurcated energy commodities market was firmly established
Dry bulk: Tighter supply to balance demand drop-offs
On a positive note, restrained fleet growth combined with slower sailing speeds and greater recycling, prompted by weaker rates and coming emissions regulations, will prevent 2025 from being a true annus horribilis
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