Handysize and Ultramax markets showed contrasting dynamics during the week ending 16 October 2026, as tight vessel supply supported earnings while uneven cargo demand and geopolitical risks limited broader gains
More than 2 billion barrels of lost Middle Eastern production expose the fragility of energy security, shrinking safety margins and shipping’s increasingly strategic role in global oil supply
Artificial intelligence promises to transform shipping. But as algorithms absorb decades of maritime expertise, a more consequential battle is emerging over who controls the knowledge that gives companies their competitive edge
