Xclusiv Shipbrokers, Inc.: Global crude oil trade during the first half of 2026 presents a market shaped less by uniform growth and more by a significant redistribution of supply

Global crude oil trade during the first half of 2026 presents a market shaped less by uniform growth and more by a significant redistribution of supply.

Dry Bulk Market Stuck in Neutral as Freight Momentum Fades

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive & TMC Shipping  Commercial Director

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Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive & Shipping Consultant

The dry bulk freight market remained largely directionless for yet another week, with benchmark indices across the major vessel segments posting only marginal single-digit changes.

Handysize & Ultramax Markets at a Crossroads: Navigating Freight Pressure and Geopolitical Uncertainty into August

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive & TMC Shipping  Commercial Director

The dry bulk market concluded July navigating through increasingly complex waters, where traditional supply and demand fundamentals continued to compete with geopolitical uncertainty and shifting trading patterns.

PPA S.A. Receives Double Recognition for Sustainability and Inclusion

PPA S.A. has received two significant distinctions, reaffirming its strong commitment to sustainability and the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc.: Saudi Arabia's Energy Pivot Faces a New Threat

The latest escalation in the Red Sea highlights how quickly geopolitical risk can reshape global energy trade and shipping patterns.

IBIA Statement on Recent Marine Fuel Quality Concerns

IBIA is aware of recent reports highlighting operational issues observed in connection with certain residual marine fuels containing components which may indicate the presence of shale oil.