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Kevin Hazel, a Partner at Marsoft, gives the latest Marsoft comment on Ukrainian Grain Exports
After peaking in the 2020/21 crop year at 580 million tonnes, the grain trade has now fallen over the past two years. The latest figures...
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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Port Delays and Dry Bulk Rates
A sharp drop in port delays, set against the backdrop of weak trade demand, was the key factor behind the swift retreat in dry bulk...
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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Marine Money 2023 London Ship Finance Forum
A highlight from Marine Money London was Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft, interviewing Christos Begleris (Co-CFO Star Bulk). A...
Feb 2, 20231 min read
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A Tale of Two Halves
2022 was a tale of two halves for the dry bulk market, with a strong first half followed by a rapid retreat in the second half of the...
Jan 17, 20233 min read
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Current economic risks and their likely impact on shipping
It has been a long while since global economic developments were the common denominator explaining the rise and fall of all major...
Sep 28, 20225 min read
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ASBA Cargo Conference 2022
ASBA Cargo Conference Friday, 30th September, 10.30 -11 am EST In the session LOOK TO THE FUTURE, Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft,...
Sep 28, 20221 min read
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Marsoft's 22Q3 Update
Things are changing fast in some of the major shipping sectors. Our quarterly reports discuss fundamentals in detail and provide...
Aug 24, 20222 min read
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How does the Russia-Ukraine war affect European coal imports?
The Russian-Ukraine War is wreaking havoc on European energy markets, and while the oil and gas markets have drawn the most attention,...
Jul 8, 20222 min read
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MARSOFT’S JUNE 2022 eBRIEFS now available
The June eBriefs examine the impact and key developments affecting the dry bulk and tanker markets arising from the impact of the...
Jul 4, 20221 min read
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22Q2 DRY BULK AND TANKER MARKET QUARTERLY REPORTS
Our 22Q2 Dry Bulk and Tanker reports are out now. The discussion includes: Sanctions against Russia already making a shift in trading...
May 27, 20221 min read
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India’s Ban on Wheat Exports
The recent announcement by India that it will ban wheat exports is likely to add to the turmoil in the grain market, comments Kevin...
May 18, 20221 min read
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Marsoft's Dry Bulk eBrief looks at prospects for 2022
While the proposed ban on Indonesian coal exports for January may still be a risk factor for the dry bulk market in the very...
Jan 11, 20222 min read
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2022 could see a reversal in fortunes
The shipping markets have taken owners on a wild ride in 2021. Containership rates have been soaring for a while now, and while they...
Dec 20, 20212 min read
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Implications of ongoing energy crisis on shipping
We gathered our team of analysts to give their views on the implications of the ongoing energy crisis in Europe and Asia. We are...
Sep 29, 20211 min read
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Dry Bulk Market Enters The “Roller-Coaster Zone”
Hold on to your hats if you have a stake in the dry bulk market! After a strong second quarter, dry bulk rates have soared even further...
Aug 27, 20212 min read
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How long will the dry bulk market boom last?
Although fleet growth is projected to slow as well over the coming year, this slowdown should be more than offset by slower trade growth and
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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SAILING INTO RECOVERY March 2nd 8.40 – 9.25 EST
15th Annual Capital Link Shipping Forum (2nd & 3rd March) Arlie Sterling recently moderated the panel discussion DRY BULK SHIPPING...
Apr 19, 20212 min read
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