Turbulence in the Caribbean: How Rising U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Could Redefine Maritime Trade

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant & Chartering Executive
Commercial Director, TMC SHIPPING

The Caribbean’s currents are stirring—and maritime operators would be wise to chart their course with care.

China imported approximately 362.2 million tonnes of crude oil

Analysing trade flow data from Signal Ocean Platform, it is noted that year to date, China imported approximately 362.2 million tonnes of crude oil, excluding volumes from countries under international sanctions such as Venezuela, Russia, and Iran.

Dry Bulk Dispatch: Navigating Week 42’s Shifting Currents

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis — Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant & TMC Shipping Commercial Director

Shipping Pulse

Week 42 unfolded as a tale of contrasts across the dry bulk spectrum.

“Riding the Rising Tide: Capes Lead the Surge in Dry Bulk Markets”

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis Strategic Advisor for Maritime Investments & Chartering Commercial Director at TMC Shipping

and By Dr. Fotios–Evangelos Karlis Maritime Executive & Consultant

As the Baltic Dry Index pushed upward by 133 points to close at 2,069 on Friday 17 October, the dry bulk market signaled a subtle but meaningful shift in prevailing winds.

STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNION OF GREEK SHIPOWNERS, MELINA TRAVLOS

Today’s decision to delay the process at the IMO presents a new opportunity to shape a sustainable and effective international framework that will guide global shipping safely and realistically through the green transition.

IBIA reaffirms support for IMO decarbonisation efforts despite MEPC setback

The MEPC Special Session this week demonstrated that the issue of reducing GHG emissions from ships, and in particular, the pricing of emissions, is politically contentious for many countries to the point that achieving a consensus at this stage is not possible and means the draft amendments for consideration will now have to be revised before being tabled again and pausing it for one year.