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The busy U.S. Port of Tacoma with large container ships docked, including a Yang Ming vessel, surrounded by shipping containers and cranes under a cloudy sky. A mountain is visible in the background

Editorial #9

New U.S. regulations on Chinese-built ships threaten global shipping, disrupting trade routes, increasing costs, and forcing fleet adjustments. These measures reshape maritime logistics, impacting businesses, supply chains, and the global economy

A large dry bulk carrier with a red deck and black hull sails through the deep blue ocean, leaving a curved white wake. The ship features multiple cranes and a helipad, indicating its capability for versatile cargo transport. Bright sunlight highlights the vessel's structure and the vast expanse of water around it

Minor corrections for the dry bulk cargo market

The dry bulk cargo market recorded marginal losses of -2.5%, with Panamaxes standing out with an increase approaching 10%, while the BDI closed at 1602 credits on March 28

A busy container port at dusk with towering gantry cranes and stacked shipping containers in various colors, reflecting the global logistics and maritime trade industry

Dry bulk market remains stable with minor losses

The dry bulk market saw slight losses of -1.5%, with Capes in the red while other sizes closed positively. The BDI dropped by just 26 points, settling at 1,643 on March 21

A high-angle view of Pipavav Terminal in India, featuring multiple container ships docked at the port. Large cranes are actively loading and unloading cargo, while stacks of colorful shipping containers line the terminal. The surrounding infrastructure includes warehouses and transport trucks, highlighting the port’s role in India’s growing trade network

Maersk’s $5 billion bet on India’s maritime future

Maersk’s $5 billion investment in India’s ports and logistics is a strategic move, but can it truly challenge China’s supremacy in global shipbuilding? The answer lies in the industry’s structure, not in political knee-jerks

A world map displaying major maritime chokepoints, with primary routes marked in red and secondary routes in yellow. Blue lines indicate high-density commercial shipping lanes

Chokepoint chess: The silent war over global trade

The battle for maritime dominance isn’t about fleets—it’s about straits, canals, and who decides what ships get through. The world’s trade routes are the front lines of a new Cold War

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