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The Truth in Turbulence: Why Unbiased Data Matters in Volatile Shipping Markets

people_culture UTC: 2026-04-02 21:00:57

In 2008, shipping entered unparalleled territory as soaring Chinese demand drove a newbuild demand spike. VLCC valuations skyrocketed to levels never seen before. Yet amid all the volatility, there was no reliable, unbiased data to guide decision-making. The market was flooded...

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