New study on gaps between EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention published, stresses need for one international standard

ECSA and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are releasing today an independent study on the key areas of divergence between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Hong Kong Convention (HKC). The study also examines the significant change that the new global standards have brought after the HKC entered into force.

Record-Breaking Posidonia 2026 Delivers Deals, Dialogue and Direction for Shipping’s Future

Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world's leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade.

Bulgarian Shipowners Association joins ICS as an Affiliate Member

Today, the Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) joins the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) as an Affiliate National Association Member.

Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc.: Greek owners have maintained a dominant presence in the S&P arena

Beyond Posidonia: Tracking the Pulse of Greek Tanker Transactions: Following our previous analysis of dry bulk Sale & Purchase and newbuilding activity during the first five months of 2026, with particular emphasis on the role of Greek interests, we now turn our attention to the tanker market.

THE GREAT TONNAGE SQUEEZE The Structural Tightening Driving Ultramax & Handysize Freight Markets Higher

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

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

Global Strategic Perspective

The dry bulk arena is entering a phase of increasingly synchronized strength, with positive momentum now visible across virtually every major trading basin.

Capes Drag Overall Index Lower Despite Firm Performance Across Other Segments

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

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Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive & Shipping Consultant