Global shipping entered uncharted waters between 12–18 October 2025, as U.S.–China port fees ignited a $3.2 billion shockwave, European strikes choked key terminals, and the IMO’s carbon framework imploded under political crossfire
From August 23–29, 2025, maritime markets weathered a perfect storm as freight rates collapsed, regulators detonated bombshells, billion-dollar bets reshaped fleets, and geopolitical flashpoints kept global shipping on the edge
Dry bulk cargo market sees marginal losses as all vessel sizes record single-digit declines. Capes drop 2.3%, Supramaxes fall 5.63%, and Handies decrease by 0.33%, pushing BDI down to 1797 points