Critical minerals drive a boon for ship operators
The oceans have long been central to global trade, but a recent directive from Washington is poised to transform them…
Beyond Lay-Up: Delay Risk Insurance in an Age of Disruption
As the maritime industry navigates through a vortex of geopolitical uncertainty, climate extremes, and supply chain bottlenecks, one reality becomes…
China Iron Ore Imports on the Weaker Side This Year
China’s iron ore imports have been dropping so far in 2025, based on the latest data. In its latest weekly…
Crude Tanker Markets to Remain Supported from Oil Market Fundamentals
The crude tanker markets are expected to remain supported from the long term oil market fundamentals. In its latest weekly…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market Declined Last Week
Capesize The Capesize market experienced a marked decline this week, with sentiment steadily weakening amid persistently low activity across both…
Maritime decarbonisation: five questions for 2025
Owners and Charterers – question four Fast-paced regulatory, technological and contractual change continues to drive maritime decarbonisation, with numerous fresh…
IMO Maritime Safety Committee
The 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) was held from 18 to 27 June 2025. The session…
Shadow Fleet Exposed by Sanctions and Sensors
Russia’s shadow tanker fleet has at least tripled since the 2022 invasion. US-EU sanctions are steadily blacklisting hundreds of ships,…
Tanker Routes to be Reshaped
The 12-day war between Iran and Israel highlighted, once again, the vulnerability of energy routes, with stakeholders now calling for…
Dry Bulk Carriers In Demand
Dry bulk carriers have been in high demand over the past few weeks, both in terms of newbuildings and second…