The US-China trade front is once again testing shipping markets

The US-China trade front is once again testing shipping markets, with Washington's planned port fees on Chinese-linked tonnage due to come into effect on October 14.

HANDIES HOLD, ULTRAS HESITATE: OCTOBER FREIGHT PULSE FROM THE BRIDGE

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

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Commercial Director, TMC SHIPPING

The first week of October delivered a mixed bag across the geared bulk segments, with Handysize vessels showing resilience and Ultramaxes navigating softer waters.

Chinese Golden Week Blues: Capes Lead Dry Bulk Market Decline

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis Strategic Advisor for Maritime Investments & Chartering

Commercial Director at TMC Shipping

and By

Dr. Fotios–Evangelos Karlis Maritime Executive & Consultant

The dry bulk market took a hit last week, with Capesize vessels dragging the indices down.

PPA S.A.: Triple Recognition at the Compliance Awards 2025

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. was honored with three awards at the Compliance Awards 2025, during a ceremony held, as part of the event organized by Boussias Events and the Hellenic Association of Compliance Professionals.

IBIA and BIMCO Launch Follow-Up Survey on Bunker Licensing and Mass Flow Metering Adoption

IBIA - The International Bunker Industry Association, with support from BIMCO, has announced the launch of a follow-up survey designed to assess the impact of bunker licensing schemes (BL) and Mass Flow Meter (MFM) technology on transparency, fuel quality, and regulatory alignment across the maritime sector.

MSC Group’s Cruise Division presented its strategic vision for cruising in Greece, which is evolving into a strategic hub of the Eastern Mediterranean

On Friday, 26 September, the Cruise Division of MSC Group - MSC Cruises and luxury brand Explora Journeys - hosted an event aboard EXPLORA I in Piraeus, marking the ship’s final call of 2025, following previous events in Thessaloniki, Kavala, and Syros.