Sailing through challenges : Life aboard in the modern era

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis TMC Commercial Director

Having grown up in a maritime family with a father, uncles, cousins, and numerous relatives who were ship captains and crew members , have often observed the interactions between office staff and seafarers.

Celestyal announces specialist coffee bar expansion

To mark international coffee day (October 1), Celestyal has announced the expansion of its specialist onboard coffee bar ‘Café Nation’.

China’s central bank has introduced a wide-ranging monetary stimulus package

China’s central bank has introduced a wide-ranging monetary stimulus package to revive its slowing economy and restore investor confidence.

Brief report and predictions for next week for handy and supramax sizes 27TH September 2024

HANDYSIZE

• USG/USEC: The market experienced a softening of rates due to a long tonnage list and limited demand. Increased activity is anticipated next week as many participants return from the ASBA annual cargo conference (September 25-27). However, with the vessel-to-cargo ratio exceeding 2:1, expectations remain cautious.

Movement in the dry bulk cargo market just ahead of Golden Week in China

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market continued last week’s positive run with Capes posting double digit weekly gains and Ultramaxes and Handies closing the week in the green.

PPA S.A.: New increase in Revenue and Profits in the First Half of 2024

PPA S.A. recorded a new increase in revenue and profits for the First Half of 2024, achieving once again the best performance in its history for this period.