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Greek Shipowners Lift Newbuilding Investment Across Every Segment

Greek Shipowners Lift Newbuilding Investment Across Every Segment

Weekly Market Report: Greek Shipowners Lift Newbuilding Investment Across Every Segment – Week 23 2026

Decarbonization Returns to the Forefront

Decarbonization Returns to the Forefront

Weekly Market Report: Decarbonization Returns to the Forefront - Week 22 2026

Panama Canal Crossings Recover: Slot Auctions and Transit Costs | Allied

Panama Canal Crossings Recover: Slot Auctions and Transit Costs | Allied

Panama Canal throughput is recovering post drought while LoTSA 2.5 auctions lift slot prices. Allied on transit capacity, routing risk and freight impact.

Trump–Xi Summit and OFAC Sanctions: Impact on Shipping | Allied Shipbroking

Trump–Xi Summit and OFAC Sanctions: Impact on Shipping | Allied Shipbroking

The Beijing summit stabilised trade talks while OFAC tightened Russian oil licensing. Allied on compliance risk across S&P, insurance and tanker cover.

Strategic Petroleum Reserves and the Emerging Global Inventory Crisis

Strategic Petroleum Reserves and the Emerging Global Inventory Crisis

This post provides a high-level overview of the emerging global inventory squeeze, Asian reserve exposure, and current freight market performance. 

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Energy Flows, Freight Risk & Geopolitical Escalation

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Energy Flows, Freight Risk & Geopolitical Escalation

This post provides a high-level overview of the ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruption, energy flow realignment, and current freight market volatility across dry bulk and tanker segments.

The Simandou Effect — The Story So Far

The Simandou Effect — The Story So Far

This post provides a high-level overview of Simandou’s early supply impact, iron ore trade dynamics, and current freight market performance.

US–Iran Negotiations and the Case for Crude Tanker Capacity

US–Iran Negotiations and the Case for Crude Tanker Capacity

This post provides a high-level view of crude tanker ordering trends, newbuilding momentum, and current freight market performance.

India LPG Crisis and Hormuz Disruption | Allied Shipbroking

India LPG Crisis and Hormuz Disruption | Allied Shipbroking

India's LPG supply is under pressure as Hormuz transits stay restricted. Allied's weekly view on gas flows, tanker availability and freight rates.