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See where the EMF vessels are going at this very moment Athenian Star Currently located at the Cape of Good Hope Enroute from Corpus Christi, USA to Brisbane, Australia. ETA November 20 The Port of Brisbane was built on reclaimed land and is known for its environmental design, featuring mangrove regeneration zones and artificial fish […]
Visiting Copenhagen Star
Join us for our upcoming events! In October, EMF had the opportunity to visit Copenhagen Star in person in Rotterdam, where the team was welcomed onboard for a tour of the vessel. Building on this month’s successful visit, EMF is planning to visit Geneva Star in Greece this November. The upcoming visit will provide an […]
IMO postpones Net-Zero framework following political pushbacks
Debate over carbon pricing highlights widening divide in global climate policy The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has postponed adoption of its proposed Net-Zero Framework following opposition from key member states, including the United States under President Donald Trump. The framework aimed to introduce a global carbon pricing system that would reward cleaner vessels and penalize […]
Tensions persist, but diplomatic momentum is building
US-China trade friction, Israel–Hamas ceasefire, Russian oil sanctions, and renewed Middle East energy flows shaped October developments Geopolitical developments in October were driven by escalating US-China trade tensions, new sanctions targeting Russian oil, and an improvement in regional stability in the Middle East. Tariffs, port fees, and export restrictions from both the United States and […]
Stable activity amid trade tensions and weak demand
Global car sales show modest growth, but fleet expansion continues to outpace trade volumes Global car carrier activity remained stable through October, supported by steady EV exports and the continued diversification of automotive production hubs across Asia and Latin America. However, trade policy shifts and soft vehicle demand continued to shape market sentiment. In the […]
Market softens amid shifting trade dynamics
Aramco price cuts, US sanctions, and Panama Canal disruptions shape LPG flows The LPG market softened through October as geopolitical, and policy shifts reshaped trade patterns and constrained near-term activity. While fundamentals such as US export strength and Asian import growth remain supportive, short-term sentiment was weighed down by price adjustments and sanctions, driving logistical […]
Rates surge amid tight tonnage and trade disruptions
New sanctions, firm OPEC+ output, and rerouted Russian flows drive market strength The tanker market maintained strength through October, supported by resilient demand for long-haul crude transport and firm OPEC+ production. VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax segments all saw further gains, with VLCC fixtures on key routes exceeding USD 100,000 per day and Suezmax earnings holding […]
