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Capes kept the BDI on an upward trajectory
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Δευτέρα, 05 Μαΐου 2025 06:30
Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.
Dr. Fotios –Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant
The dry bulk cargo market showed a slight increase, mainly driven by Capes, which showed a double-digit increase compared to the previous week, while the other sizes moved marginally in the red. In detail, Capes rose by 10.06%, Kamsarmaxes -1.73%, Ultramaxes (63) -2.25% and Handies -1.38%, compared to the previous week.
Five ships, 71 voyages, 95 destinations: SILVERSEA kicks off its largest-ever Mediterranean season
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Τετάρτη, 30 Απριλίου 2025 16:47
With the departure of Silver Ray from Lisbon on April 15th, Silversea — the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand — kicked off its largest-ever Mediterranean season.
Maritime Startup Vsltec Appoints Manos Koukouvios as Chief Operating Officer
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Τετάρτη, 30 Απριλίου 2025 12:21
Vsltec, a forward-thinking maritime technology startup based in Greece that is transforming how shipping companies book and manage services, proudly announces the appointment of Manos Koukouvios as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Remote Work in Shipping: Navigating Calm Waters or Heading into Fog?
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Τετάρτη, 30 Απριλίου 2025 10:48
Iakovos ( jack ) Archontakis
Commercial Director
TMC SHIPPING ( as agents only )
Remote work has sailed smoothly into many industries, but in shipping — where timing, teamwork, and real-world judgment are the rudder — it faces headwinds.
Practical guide for approval of ammonia- or hydrogen-fuelled ships
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Τρίτη, 29 Απριλίου 2025 15:30
As the maritime industry moves towards zero-emission operations, ammonia and hydrogen are gradually emerging as suitable ship fuels due to their carbon-free emissions.
“Learning to work successfully by developing a growth mind-set”
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Δευτέρα, 28 Απριλίου 2025 20:32
Project Connect, committed to offering opportunities of work experience in the shipping industry to Greece's youth, held its 10th youth empowerment professional self-development workshop called WORK-SHIP, a full-day event at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, Greece, on Saturday, April 26th. Over 100 youth, aged 17 to 29, attended, eager to learn how to gain work experience and what to expect from it.
In dry bulk shipping, seasonal cycles often play a significant role in shaping rate behavior
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Δευτέρα, 28 Απριλίου 2025 20:28
In dry bulk shipping, seasonal cycles often play a significant role in shaping rate behavior. The period between April and May, in particular, is frequently viewed as a transition phase—sandwiched between the winter-driven energy demand and the agricultural and industrial uptick of summer.