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Market Data & Insights

China’s State-Owned COSCO Tops Orderbook as Containers Reclaim First Place

In honour of Lunar New Year, we have updated our analysis of the Chinese newbuilding orderbook, examining how the top buyers and vessels orders evolved in 2025. Using VesselsValue data, we rank the top 10 Chinese ordering companies — where state-owned COSCO claims four spots within the top five across its multiple subsidiaries — and highlight the vessel types proving most popular at Chinese yards.  China’s state owned COSCO — across its multiple subsidiaries — dominates the 2025 Chinese orderbook leaderboard, securing four slots within the top five orderers.  The value of the Cosco Shipping […]

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Market Data & Insights

Sinokor Dominates Early 2026 VLCC Transactions 

South Korea’s Sinokor has embarked on a recent VLCC buying spree that is reshaping the Tanker market, with new acquisitions positioning the company to become a key global VLCC operator. Using VesselsValue data, the...

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Market Data & Insights

Top 10 Shipowning Nations by Total Asset Value for 2026

The latest Top 10 Shipowning Nations rankings for 2026 reveal updated asset values for fleets both live and on order by beneficial owner country. This year’s rankings see significant...

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From Regulation to Results: Decarbonization as a Commercial Opportunity 

Learn how shipping companies navigate FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS, and decarbonization using data-driven commercial decision-making.

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Market Data & Insights

Shipping Market Outlook: Q1 2026 

Overview The global shipping market enters 2026 characterized by exceptional volatility across sectors, with geopolitical disruptions and structural supply-demand imbalances creating divergent outlooks.   Tanker markets are experiencing historic quarterly earnings levels not seen...

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Market Data & Insights

2025 End-of-Year Shipping Market Trends & Highlights

Shipping markets closed 2025 with mixed performance across vessel classes, shaped by geopolitical disruptions, evolving trade patterns, and more selective investment. Routing shifts around the Cape of Good Hope...

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Veson Solutions

Shipfix Quarterly Update: Introducing the SharePoint integration, WhatsApp bot, Calendar and more!

Your Shipfix quarterly update is here! Each edition will highlight the latest enhancements designed to make your daily workflows more seamless, connected, and efficient. From deeper Shipfix-IMOS connections to new communication and productivity tools, these...

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Market Data & Insights

Turning Tides for the Panamaxes 

While 2025 has been a strong year for Bulker shipping overall, the Panamax segment has notably lagged behind its peers, underperforming relative to other sub types. According to Veson Nautical data, US-China grain and soybean trade has plummeted by...

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Veson Solutions

2025 Reflections: Innovation, AI, and Cyber Security

Ben Thurecht, Chief Technology Officer at Veson Nautical, reflects on a year of immense technological change and what it has meant for maritime shipping. 

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Veson’s Approach to Cyber Security: Protecting the Platform that Propels Maritime Commerce 

Ben Thurecht, Chief Technology Officer at Veson Nautical, describes some of the key techniques and technologies used to defend Veson systems. 

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