- Container ship deliveries hit new record of 2.5 million TEU
- Attacks on ships in Ukraine threaten 1% of dry bulk market
- Jet fuel shipments up 11% as airline traffic now exceeds pre-COVID levels
- Guyana’s oil exports jump 58%
- Container spot rates drop 43% in Q3, worst development in non-COVID year
Only 3 VLCCs sold for demolition in 2021 as secondhand prices tempt
During the first seven months of 2021, only three actively trading Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) have been sold for demolition.
MEMBER SECTION
If you are a member, please login using the orange button at the top of the page to view the full article, or register.
If you are unsure of your membership, or wish to become a member, please contact membership@bimco.org.
Posted:
10 August 2021
BIMCO's Shipping number of the week
Latest market analysis
ELSEWHERE ON BIMCO
Contracts & Clauses
All of BIMCO's most widely used contracts and clauses as well as advice on managing charters and business partners.
Learn about your cargo
For general guidance and information on cargo-related queries.
BIMCO Publications
Want to buy or download a BIMCO publication? Use the link to get access to the ballast water management guide, the ship master’s security manual and many other publications.
