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A large dry bulk carrier sailing through the open ocean under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The red deck of the ship extends towards the horizon, equipped with green and black safety equipment. A white wake trails behind the vessel as it moves through calm, deep blue waters. The ship’s hatches are securely closed, indicating it's in transit with cargo. The vast seascape and distant clouds create a sense of scale and movement

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

A large container ship docked at a port, partially obscured by thick fog. Blue gantry cranes tower above, ready for loading and unloading. Stacks of shipping containers sit on the vessel’s deck, while trucks and port equipment line the waterfront. The overcast sky and misty atmosphere create a sense of uncertainty, mirroring the challenges in the global shipping industry

Stormy horizon for ocean shipping giants

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?

A large-scale oil and gas processing facility at the Karachaganak field in Kazakhstan, featuring towering distillation columns, interconnected pipelines, and industrial infrastructure under a partly cloudy sky. The facility, owned by National Company JSC (KazMunayGas), plays a crucial role in Kazakhstan’s growing oil output

Editorial #8

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

Crude awakenings: Oil, politics, and the high seas in 2025

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

A large CMA CGM container ship, Bougainville, sails across the open sea with stacks of blue shipping containers on board. The vessel’s deep blue hull contrasts with the cloudy sky, emphasizing its imposing presence. This French-owned cargo giant represents one of the world’s leading shipping companies, now considering U.S. shipbuilding to sidestep impending tariffs on China-linked vessels

CMA CGM, Trump’s tariffs, and China’s counterpunch

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