The weekly market review and forward outlook for the week ending 30 October 2026 reveals a tale of two markets, as regional imbalances drive Ultramax and Handysize freight rates in sharply different directions
Europe’s new maritime priorities are redefining port security and resilience. For Greece, the challenge extends beyond major commercial gateways to the infrastructure sustaining island connectivity, economic activity and territorial cohesion
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
