In Shipping, Small Decisions Today Can Steer the Course of Entire Fleets Tomorrow

By Iakovos ( jack ) Archontakis
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive
& TMC Shipping Commercial Director

In the complex, ever-shifting world of maritime shipping, it’s tempting to think the big picture is drawn only by monumental moves—fleet expansions, newbuild orders, bold investments.

Charting a Steady Course: Why the UAE Is Anchoring Its Role in Global Shipping

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

As global trade lanes shift under the weight of geopolitical tensions and evolving supply chain needs, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quietly—but decisively—steering itself into a position of increased maritime significance.

World Maritime Day 2025 – Committed to safety, security and the environment

Maritime Minister Keir Mather has written to the International Maritime Organization on World Maritime Day.

Designing safe CO₂ carriers for a growing CCS market

With global carbon capture and storage markets poised for rapid expansion, a corresponding scale-up of the CO₂ carrier fleet is needed. A DNV white paper explores the key considerations in the design, construction and operation of CO₂ carriers.

IBIA supports the adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework at MEPC/ES.2

Next month the International Maritime Organization will consider one of the most important decisions in its history: the adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework.

Celestyal confirms two-ship deployment to Arabian Gulf for 2025/26 season, with new Athens–Jeddah itinerary

Celestyal has confirmed its commitment to the Arabian Gulf with both the 1260-guest Celestyal Journey and 1360-guest Celestyal Discovery deployed to the region from December this year.