Capesizes Steer Dry Bulk Market Higher as Atlantic and Pacific Strengthen

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 extended its upward momentum this week, driven primarily by a strong Capesize rally, with the segment posting double-digit gains compared with the previous week.

ICS Driving Practical Ballast Water Outcomes for Global Shipping

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) review of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention is currently one of the most significant regulatory works taking place.

Piraeus 2030: A Port That Breathes, or a City Slowly Suffocating Under Its Own Choices

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive

Piraeus is not merely a port. It is a pressure point. A space where economy, shipping, daily life, and the environment constantly collide within a few square kilometers of land and sea.

Dry Bulk Orderbook Accelerates as Greek Owners Lead Newbuilding Momentum

Dry Bulk Orderbook Accelerates as Greek Owners Lead Newbuilding Momentum:

New study reveals ETS revenues per country breaking down shipping’s EUR 9 billion contribution

A new study by European Shipowners | ECSA quantifies for the first time how much revenues shipping contributes to the national budget of EU Member States. European Shipowners urge for a requirement to reinvest these revenues in clean fuel availability and clean tech projects for the energy transition of shipping.

Positive Initial Reactions of the Dry Bulk Market to Geopolitical Developments

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

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

and
Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive & Shipping Consultant

 The dry bulk freight market is showing positive signs, mainly for the larger vessel sizes, Capes and Panamaxes, which recorded weekly increases compared to the previous week.