Industry Trends

on 13 June 2025 at 2:36 pm

Economies of scale are prompting shippers to superscale project cargoes, putting pressure on carriers and forwarders.

on 13 June 2025 at 1:42 pm

Forwarders moving cargo on monthly contracts have pegged average week-to-week gains at $200 to $300 per FEU for bookings from West India to Felixstowe/London Gateway or Rotterdam.

by hellenicshippingnews… on 12 June 2025 at 9:00 pm

Dry bulk ship acquisitions have been on the rise over the course of the past week, with more being reported. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the Bulk sector undisclosed buyers were behind the purchase of the Kamsarmax AOM SOPHIE II 82,000 dwt 2020 Japanese built sold at mid-$31 mln. …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 12 June 2025 at 9:00 pm

NatPower Marine, a leading developer of clean energy infrastructure for the maritime sector, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Athenian Sea Carriers, a globally respected shipowner committed to sustainable operations. The MoU outlines a framework for collaboration on the deployment of cold ironing and electric i-fuel charging solutions …

on 12 June 2025 at 8:27 pm

Sea-Intelligence said elevated freight rates are drawing small carriers to the eastbound trade lane, but the additional capacity should dwindle by mid-August.

on 12 June 2025 at 5:00 pm

Rising Asian vehicle exports have surpassed falling volumes from the west, forcing trade reshuffling and a rise in ballast trips.

on 12 June 2025 at 2:51 pm

While some markets grapple with the lingering effects of trade disputes and fluctuating demand, others are experiencing unprecedented growth driven by green initiatives, robust domestic infrastructure development and the necessities of defense.

by hellenicshippingnews… on 11 June 2025 at 9:00 pm

Ship recycling activity remained lacklustre last week, with markets across key recycling destinations closed during the holiday period. Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships, said in its weekly report that “as operations now begin to resume, early market signals are beginning to emerge. The global ship recycling market faced a broadly weaker …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 11 June 2025 at 9:00 pm

Procureship, the leading e-procurement platform for the maritime industry, has secured a strategic growth investment from True Wind Capital, a private equity firm renowned for backing high-growth technology companies. This partnership will support Procureship’s rapid scaling and further international growth while maintaining its existing management structure and operational approach. The investment will significantly enhance the …

on 11 June 2025 at 4:55 pm

ACP Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales says developing the terminal would help ease the concerns of ocean carriers that the canal’s existing container terminals are concentrated among a handful of operators.

on 11 June 2025 at 3:52 pm

Liners have enjoyed the higher rates and profits that come from external market shocks, but it’s fair to wonder how sustainable that is, writes Peter Tirschwell.

on 11 June 2025 at 2:41 pm

Organic growth in the logistics business is hard to find with the global economy slowing and trade heavily disrupted by US tariffs, so forwarders have moved into acquisition mode.

by hellenicshippingnews… on 10 June 2025 at 9:00 pm

A new factor which could alter the current “status quo” in the global iron ore and dry bulk market is entering the foray. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the long-awaited Simandou iron ore project in Guinea is poised to shift the global dynamics of iron ore supply and maritime trade. With …

on 10 June 2025 at 8:53 pm

A widening spread between the West and East coasts comes as carriers have added fresh capacity, especially to Southern California, to take advantage of what had been a sharp jump in demand and rates following the US pause on higher tariffs against China.

on 10 June 2025 at 7:21 pm

A trio of bills would change US shipping law to reflect the current wariness surrounding China’s maritime industry and promote cargo preference for US fleets.

by hellenicshippingnews… on 10 June 2025 at 5:00 pm

CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A., a leading provider of advanced automation, electrical, and marine technology solutions, is pleased to announce its official distribution partnership with Moxa Inc., a global leader in industrial networking, computing, and edge connectivity. Under this agreement, CMA is now the authorized distributor of Moxa’s full product portfolio across Greece and …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 10 June 2025 at 5:00 pm

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV M&O) convened the 26th meeting of its Hellenic and Black Sea Committee in Athens, bringing together influential figures from the Greek shipping community and international maritime experts. The annual forum fosters dialogue on the future of maritime transport, the energy transition, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Chaired by George Procopiou …

on 10 June 2025 at 4:39 pm

But all eyes are on the July 9 end to the 90-day pause on US tariffs that forwarders believe will determine the level of demand through the rest of the year.

on 9 June 2025 at 8:06 pm

Cargo landing at the country’s ports in July will be 20% higher than the forecast made just last month by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

on 9 June 2025 at 7:40 pm

In a 10-page notice published Friday, the USTR said it was now proposing a fee of $14 per net ton on foreign-built vehicle carriers, including roll-on/roll-off (ro/ro) vessels, arriving in US waters.