Sprint for Panamaxes and Capes
In the week ending March 14, the dry bulk cargo market continued its upward trend, with the BDI increasing by 269 points to reach 1,400, driven by gains across all vessel sizes
In the week ending March 14, the dry bulk cargo market continued its upward trend, with the BDI increasing by 269 points to reach 1,400, driven by gains across all vessel sizes
The golden days of high freight rates are over. Overcapacity, trade tensions, and shifting alliances have turned the tide for the world’s largest ocean carriers. Can they stay afloat?
Kazakhstan’s record-breaking oil production is upending OPEC+’s strategy, rattling global shipping, and fueling market uncertainty. As quotas crumble and oil flows surge, the industry braces for unpredictable shifts
As oil prices dance to the tune of geopolitics, global shipping braces for choppy waters. U.S. policies, OPEC’s calculations, and rising trade tensions set the stage for a year of volatility and unexpected openings
The recent surge in attacks on merchant ships calling Russian oil export ports highlights an evolving maritime threat, likely orchestrated by state actors. (Ambrey Threat Circular, 07/03/2025)
A French shipping giant, a U.S. president with a penchant for tariffs, and a Chinese government ready to strike back—this isn’t the plot of a maritime thriller, but the latest high-seas power play shaking global shipping
BlackRock’s $23 billion acquisition of key Panama Canal ports from CK Hutchison signals a strategic shift in global shipping control, intensifying U.S.-China competition over the world’s most vital maritime passage
As Ukraine fights for sovereignty, Zelensky’s diplomacy, Trump’s unpredictable stance, and Europe’s response shape global politics. The stakes are high, with profound implications for security, alliances, and the shipping industry
The maritime sector is in choppy waters as container freight rates nosedived 16% in January alone. From geopolitical tremors to a glut of new ships, the industry’s biggest players are bracing for a volatile year
The U.S. Trade Representative’s proposal to impose sweeping port fees on Chinese-built ships and operators, as analysed by Greg Miller in Lloyd’s List, could reshape global shipping costs and alliances