Fuel surcharges have become one of the most challenging and unpredictable components of ocean freight costs for shippers. Cargo owners are often faced with significant variations in surcharge levels between carriers operating on the same trade lane, wi…
The Fuel Surcharge Problem: Is There a Better Solution? Read More »
As geopolitical instability disrupts key global shipping routes, Stamatis Tsantanis, Chairman & CEO of global shipping companies Seanergy Maritime (NASDAQ: SHIP) and United Maritime (NASDAQ: USEA), warns that although the U.S. has helped offset som…
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After nearly 100 days of conflict, the US and Iran agreed on an interim deal. The framework includes removing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz (by Iran and the US) within 30 days of agreement signing in Switzerland (19 June), and 60 days to pave th…
US–Iran deal: Progress… but not quite lasting peace Read More »
As wind-assisted propulsion scales across the global fleet, operations are advancing faster than regulation. With IMO guidance still under development, safety today rests on strong operational practice, class approval, and the ISM Code. Wind-assisted p…
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Tanker newbuild ordering has gathered significant momentum through 2026, increasing c.358% year-on-year with 444 vessels placed year to date (including on order and options) across all major segments. Activity peaked in February at 20.5 mil DWT before …
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