Covering the week ending September 19, 2025, this analysis reviews global shipping dynamics and offers forecasts for the coming weeks, highlighting strengths in the U.S. Gulf and ECSA, and challenges in SE Asia
During the week ending Friday, September 19, the dry bulk cargo market recorded marginal rises overall, led by double-digit gains in Capes, while other vessel segments showed mixed and subdued movements
This report analyzes the Handysize and Ultramax sectors for the week of 15 September 2025, outlining market trends, shifting dynamics, and key regional movements impacting short-term strategy
The dry bulk cargo market showed a sharp uptrend during the week ending Friday, September 12, with significant gains across all vessel categories, led by Panamaxes
The recent attack on Doha disrupts vital shipping lanes, forcing the maritime industry to adapt swiftly, reassess risks, and navigate a volatile geopolitical landscape impacting global trade and supply chains
The melting Arctic opens a tantalisingly short route between Asia and Europe. But can this Arctic Express truly challenge the Suez Canal’s dominance, or is it merely a geopolitical mirage shimmering on the ice?
For the week starting September 8, 2025, the Handysize and Ultramax sectors revealed contrasting regional dynamics, with muted tones in Asia and the Mediterranean, and firmer momentum across ECSA, Northern Europe, and the U.S. Gulf
During the week ending September 5, the dry bulk market showed contrasting dynamics, as Capes lost ground while Kamsarmaxes, Ultramaxes, and Handies enjoyed double-digit growth compared to early August
Global shipping rates crashed to 20-month lows between August 30 and September 5, while POSCO eyes $5 billion HMM acquisition and Trump threatens tariffs over IMO emissions deal
In maritime shipping, it’s often the smallest choices—departure timing, port calls, bunkering—that shape efficiency, resilience, and commercial outcomes. Strategic leadership means recognizing how micro-decisions steer entire fleets