I find ZIM’s dividend appealing, but I’m concerned it heavily depends on freight rates staying artificially high due to Red Sea disruptions. I foresee no meaningful drop in freight rates until a ...
As shipping costs continue to rise across the supply chain, Betachon Shipping Solutions has expanded its full-service freight ...
I believe the recent news related to the Red Sea conflict keeps geopolitical risks high, which could support steady freight rates this year. I believe ZIM Integrated's current share price already ...
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Vessels transiting the Red Sea have faced attacks over the past several weeks from Yemen-based Houthis, prompting shipping companies to change routes, leading to a spike in freight rates. Embarking on ...
Spot charter rates for LNG tankers on the U.S. to Europe route have surged to a two-year high of $130,750 a day, driven by ...
The year 2022 has been a story of fast-changing fortunes. Only a few months ago, freight rates were at record highs and as much as 50% higher than they were in 2021. However, in July 2022, the ...
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Freight Rates in Freefall

Freight rates thus far in the second half of 2025 have been characterized by a constant decline on the heels of tariff whiplash that largely dominated the April-to-June stretch and ultimately upended ...
Spot freight rates in the key tanker segment have jumped over the past few weeks, given rising global oil production and ...