GMS solicita licencia a EE.UU. para desguazar buques de la “flota en las sombras”
El mayor comprador mundial de buques para reciclaje propuso mecanismo para retirar las naves sancionadas
Reapertura del Canal de Suez generaría riesgos de congestión a medida que se repongan servicios
Puertos del Mar Rojo y Mediterráneo Oriental, especialmente, enfrentarían un brusco impacto
Baltic Dry Index Ticks Up, Books Weekly Gain
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, edged up 0.1% to 1,762 points on Friday, after decreasing by more than 2% in the prior day. The smaller supramax index added 7 points to 1,026 points, supporting the main index. Meanwhile, the capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes …
Freight Market VLCC AG Supply Vs Demand
Cargo-flow analysis indicates that Russian crude shipments to India slowed in early January, as reflected in the 7-day moving average across the first three weeks of the month. While India remains one of the most important destinations for Russian oil, current trends indicate a more gradual pace of arrivals compared to recent years. By late …
Global volatility and rising south to redefine trade
Geopolitics, economic headwinds, shifting supply chains, digital breakthroughs, and sustainability pushes are converging to challenge trade in 2026, according to the UNCTAD Global Trade Update. These drivers are “redefining how countries engage in commerce”, said the intergovernmental body. For developing nations in particular, the implications look to be profound, as the traditional drivers of trade …
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OFAC targets shadow fleet vessels and facilitators supporting Iranian oil exports
Friday, amidst the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors and its complete shutdown of internet access to conceal its abuses against the Iranian people, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is increasing pressure on the regime’s shadow fleet. OFAC is targeting nine shadow fleet vessels and their respective …
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Drewry: World Container Index Down 10% Last Week
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 10% to $2,212 per 40ft container this week. Our detailed assessment for Thursday, 22 Jan 2026 The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) decreased 10% to $2,212 per 40ft container for the second consecutive week, primarily due to a drop in rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade routes. Spot rates …
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Maritime Decarbonisation: Five questions for 2025 gift wrapped – owners and charterers
Through 2025 fast-paced regulatory, technological and contractual change continued to drive maritime decarbonisation, with numerous fresh challenges emerging day-to-day. To assist owners and charterers in navigating the changing times, by focusing on the practical issues likely to impact their business directly, we illuminated throughout 2025 five key questions addressing important themes of the year. 2025 …
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Deutsche Bank’s Top Maritime Shipping Stocks Amid Geopolitical Disruptions
Deutsche Bank named top maritime shipping stocks, well-positioned to benefit from ongoing geopolitical disruptions that continue to impact global trade routes and tonne-mile demand. The maritime shipping industry has experienced significant tailwinds in recent years as trade inefficiencies have lengthened sailing distances and reduced the effective supply of vessels due to increased transit times. These …
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Kongsberg Maritime formally on its way to becoming a stand-alone company
At an extraordinary general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen on Thursday afternoon, the separation of Kongsberg Maritime was formally approved by the shareholders. The plan is to list the world-leading maritime company on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, as we know it today, will continue as two companies. The business areas …
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