ICS Publications announces the launch of “A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections”

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications is proud to announce the release of its latest publication, A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections.

In the green the dry cargo market thanks to Capes

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market moved positively, compared to the previous week, thanks to Capes for another week which was the only sector to move upwards, while the smaller sizes showed small losses.

Brief report and predictions for next week for handy and supramax sizes 6TH September 2024

HANDYSIZE

• USG/USEC: The market remained on a negative trajectory due to a lack of fresh demand from the East and North Coast. Furthermore, the USG moved slowly with few grain cargoes. A push in demand is needed to see any development next week.

Cruise industry annual environmental technologies and practices data shows continued progress toward environmental sustainability goals

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, today released its annual Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, showing continued progress by the sector in advancing its environmental and sustainability agenda, including investments in ships and technologies for the uptake of transitional and alternative fuels.

FBX Index August 2024: Awaiting the ILA union

Market developments in August played out largely as expected. In general, rate levels continued to abate following a peak in July, although with a minor short-lived rebound on the transpacific trade, for example.

LIBYA'S PATH TO STABILITY: NAVIGATING POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC TURMOIL

Iakovos ( jack ) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC SHIPPING

The current situation in Libya remains complex and challenging. Recently, tensions have escalated, undermining confidence in the country's economic and financial stability.