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Nickel Ore Trade Surges 22% Amid Safety Concerns for Bulk Carriers
Global seaborne nickel ore trade expanded by more than 22% year-on-year to 26.1m tonnes in Q2 2026, according to Signal Ocean data. China imported nearly 20m tonnes in H1 2026, while Indonesia's transformation from exporter to importer is reshaping Pacific bulk shipping. Safety concerns persist as high-moisture ore cargoes pose liquefaction risks to supramax and ultramax vessels.
Jul 29, 2026 1 source