January 2026: A Volatile Start to the Year as Geopolitics Collide with Oversupply RisksFebruary 6, 2026
January 2026: A Volatile Start to the Year as Geopolitics Collide with Oversupply Risks Worldwide February 6, 2026 January 2026 opened with sharply contrasting market signals. While 2025 ended under the weight of oversupply concerns and falling prices,…
ARA Freight Market: Pre-Holiday Tightness Drives Volumes, Rates Remain Volatile Worldwide December 22, 2025 The ARA barge freight market in the week of 15–19 December shifted noticeably compared with earlier December. While overall December…
ARA Freight Market: Volatile Week Ends Quietly as Rates Drift Lower Worldwide December 2, 2025 The ARA clean petroleum product (CPP) barge market saw a mixed and often contradictory week between 24 and 28 November.…
ARA Freight Market: A Volatile Week Ends in Declines Worldwide October 23, 2025 The final week of September and the start of October saw a turbulent but directionless ARA barge market. Spot activity…