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As of April 2025, the global merchant fleet is navigating a pivotal crossroad
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Δευτέρα, 05 Μαΐου 2025 20:48
As of April 2025, the global merchant fleet is navigating a pivotal crossroad. Across bulkers, tankers, containers, LNG and LPG carriers, operators face the twin challenges of ageing tonnage and a surge of newbuilds set to reshape market capacity. Here’s a closer look at each segment and what lies ahead.
Weekly Market Report & Predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors 2nd May 2025
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Δευτέρα, 05 Μαΐου 2025 12:43
Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
TMC Commercial Director
Handysize and Ultramax Market Overview: Navigating Uncertainty and Emerging Opportunities
The dry bulk shipping market is currently a blend of fluctuating fortunes and cautious optimism.
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.
