“Riding the Rising Tide: Capes Lead the Surge in Dry Bulk Markets”

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis Strategic Advisor for Maritime Investments & Chartering Commercial Director at TMC Shipping

and By Dr. Fotios–Evangelos Karlis Maritime Executive & Consultant

As the Baltic Dry Index pushed upward by 133 points to close at 2,069 on Friday 17 October, the dry bulk market signaled a subtle but meaningful shift in prevailing winds.

STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNION OF GREEK SHIPOWNERS, MELINA TRAVLOS

Today’s decision to delay the process at the IMO presents a new opportunity to shape a sustainable and effective international framework that will guide global shipping safely and realistically through the green transition.

IBIA reaffirms support for IMO decarbonisation efforts despite MEPC setback

The MEPC Special Session this week demonstrated that the issue of reducing GHG emissions from ships, and in particular, the pricing of emissions, is politically contentious for many countries to the point that achieving a consensus at this stage is not possible and means the draft amendments for consideration will now have to be revised before being tabled again and pausing it for one year.

Three Gold Awards for PCT S.A. at the Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2025

PCT S.A. (Piraeus Container Terminal S.A.), a member of COSCO Shipping Ports Group, having completed 15 years of successful presence and operation, continues to invest in a landmark program exceeding €600 million, creating over 2,500 direct employment positions and strengthening the country’s economic and social prosperity.

Net-zero shipping: Key findings from the latest Maritime Forecast

The maritime industry faces a pivotal moment as it adapts to regulation, including the new IMO Net-Zero Framework (pending adoption), aimed at reducing ship greenhouse gas emissions.

Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards to celebrate ‘best of the best’ on December 5, 2025

Shipping’s largest awards event, the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards, is accepting nominations for the 2025 awards as it prepares once again to put the spotlight on some of the industry’s leading individuals and companies.