Cruise Saudi welcomes Celestyal on its maiden call to Jeddah with plaque exchange

Celestyal has marked its first ever visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a traditional plaque exchange ceremony in collaboration with Cruise Saudi.

PPA S.A.: Completion of Emergency Drill for Pollution Incident Response at the Port of Piraeus

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) carried out, once again this year, in the central Port and specifically in the Ferry Terminal (Gate E7), an emergency drill for responding to incidents of marine and land pollution.

Capes Ignite a Broad Market Rally as Dry Bulk Sentiment Strengthens

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant – Chartering Executive / Commercial Director, TMC Shipping

The dry bulk market delivered an impressive weekly surge, powered primarily by a sharp rise in Capesize earnings and supported by steady gains across the smaller segments.

Riding the Currents: Handysize & Ultramax Market Tides Heading Into December

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis, Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive,

&

TMC Shipping       Commercial Director

Dated: 28 November 2025

As November wanes and the calendar edges toward the festive lull, the Handysize and Ultramax sectors continue to chart a course through a mixed sea of opportunity and caution.

Celestyal hails record-breaking Mediterranean and Adriatic season

Celestyal has concluded its most successful Mediterranean and Adriatic season on record, with the Mediterranean passenger numbers up by 4% this year and revenue up 10% on 2024.

From Shipowner to Innovation Architect: Navigating the Seas of Shipping 3.0

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

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

The tides of global commerce are shifting faster than ever, and so are the waters of the shipping industry. What once worked—hierarchical management, cautious decision-making, reliance on years of experience—no longer charts a safe course in today’s volatile markets.