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So much for Burnham's grand plans... this was the blandest budget in living memory: ALEX BRUMMER

With an effective majority of 167 in the Commons Andy Burnham's government ought to be decisive. Instead, John Healey's Budget was timid.

So much for Burnham's grand plans... this was the blandest budget in living memory: ALEX BRUMMER

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Shifts in cement trade help support the Supramax market

China’s property slump has turned Asia’s cement trade inside out. The cargo has not grown much, but it now travels much further, and Supramaxes are doing most of the extra work.

  • China's property market slump shifts Asia's cement trade to Supramax ships.
  • Vietnam exports clinker to Bangladesh, Philippines, West Africa.
  • US, Vietnam, Turkey become key destinations for Vietnamese cement.

Gulf Congestion Rises, Fujairah Takes 28%

Fujairah records the largest concentration of waiting bulk vessels. More than six months into the Middle East shipping crisis, vessel waiting remains elevated across the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

  • Fujairah sees 28% increase in waiting dry bulk vessels
  • 74 vessels recorded at Fujairah on 28 October
  • Supramax vessels lead the waiting list with 40%

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