Outlook 2018
Outlook 2018: Prologue of a new era
The year 2018 will see an about-turn from looking back a decade to looking forward a decade; that transformation will separate the progressives from the regressives
Container ports: Facing up to an age of maturity
Moderate growth will become the 'new normal', as China's influence on the port sector grows
Crude tankers: Hope of bottoming out
Minor recovery expected despite risks from oversupply and extended Opec cut
Dry bulk: Why the Year of the Dog can wag its tail
For the first time in several years, the demand and supply equilibrium should be restored
Product tankers: Bulls are arriving… hopefully
Long-awaited recovery may be realised finally as stock drawdown continues and fleet growth slows
Infographic: Outlook 2018 in numbers
Explore some of the numbers behind the analysis and forecasts for 2018, including infographics and interactive charts
Fleet overview: The year of recovery, finally?
Economic and trade growth could outstrip fleet expansion in more optimistic scenarios
LPG: Light at the end of tunnel
Freight improvement on the cards as demand and supply rebalance
Container lines: Prospects brighten against backdrop of more consolidation
Merger and acquisition activity will continue to reshape the box trades in the coming year
Finance: The future might lie in the past
With leasing growing its footprint in shipping, the industry should learn from a past financial crisis
Regulation: A turning point in the environment debate
Shipping needs to step up its efforts to join the fight against climate change
Shipbuilding: Stage set for yards' game of survival
Despite the market bottoming out, more yards face the death knell
LNG: Sweet mix of supply-demand fundamentals
Spot rates set to soar on market tightness as tonne-miles increase
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