Shipping market review: diverging trends across global shipping sectors
December 19, 2025
In 2018, Newbuilding prices increased by some 10% during the year regardless of vessel size and type, even for tankers, which were less in demand. This was the effect of tension in the newbuilding market. Orderbooks stretched well beyond the two-year yardstick, reaching three years for the busiest yards. Author: BRS Group
