The SeaNation team presents data from Xclusiv Shipbrokers, Inc., showing a broad-based dry bulk recovery in January–July 2026, driven by stronger cargo volumes, fleet utilisation and rising tonne-mile demand
The period of 29 June–4 July 2026 opened with Iran replacing drones with invoices, closed with France and the UK deploying warships, and delivered a $1.47 billion VLCC orderbook bet in between.
The week of 21–28 June 2026 delivered a drone strike on a trapped Evergreen vessel, a 39% VLCC rate collapse, container shipping’s third-largest spike in history, and a ceasefire that kept shooting
Athens-Piraeus maintains eighth position among global shipping centres in 2025 ISCDI rankings, demonstrating remarkable resilience through strategic investments, technological innovation, and steady performance across cargo, cruise, and vehicle segments despite challenging market conditions