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This report analyzes the Handysize and Ultramax sectors for the week of 15 September 2025, outlining market trends, shifting dynamics, and key regional movements impacting short-term strategy
The dry bulk cargo market showed a sharp uptrend during the week ending Friday, September 12, with significant gains across all vessel categories, led by Panamaxes
The recent attack on Doha disrupts vital shipping lanes, forcing the maritime industry to adapt swiftly, reassess risks, and navigate a volatile geopolitical landscape impacting global trade and supply chains
For the week starting September 8, 2025, the Handysize and Ultramax sectors revealed contrasting regional dynamics, with muted tones in Asia and the Mediterranean, and firmer momentum across ECSA, Northern Europe, and the U.S. Gulf
During the week ending September 5, the dry bulk market showed contrasting dynamics, as Capes lost ground while Kamsarmaxes, Ultramaxes, and Handies enjoyed double-digit growth compared to early August
In maritime shipping, it’s often the smallest choices—departure timing, port calls, bunkering—that shape efficiency, resilience, and commercial outcomes. Strategic leadership means recognizing how micro-decisions steer entire fleets
China is reshaping global shipping through massive port investments, shipbuilding dominance, and control over trade flows. Isaac Kardon explains Beijing’s maritime ambitions, strategic vulnerabilities, and the implications for international commerce
Israeli strategic advisor Shay Gal, an expert in crisis management and defense, exposes the hidden tensions of the Mediterranean. From Türkiye’s proxy maneuvers to Houthi threats, he maps deterrence and survival
The Feast of the Assumption, celebrated on August 15th, embodies the deep bond between Greek maritime tradition and faith, with the Virgin Mary revered as the protector of sailors in both historical and modern contexts