The 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) was held from 18 to 27 June 2025. The session adopted SOLAS amendments to improve the safety of transfer arrange- ments for pilots and other personnel embarking and disembarking ships, and ma…
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Capesize The Capesize market experienced a marked decline this week, with sentiment steadily weakening amid persistently low activity across both the Atlantic and Pacific basins. A key factor was the prolonged absence of all major C5 miners in the Paci…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market Declined Last Week Read More »
This week’s Market Monitor highlights a notable shift in thermal coal trade flows, particularly in the evolving import strategies of China and India. According to the latest dry bulk flow data, Indonesia continues to account for 48% of global thermal c…
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The oceans have long been central to global trade, but a recent directive from Washington is poised to transform them into a new frontier for mineral extraction, opening a potentially lucrative angle for the shipping industry. On April 24, 2025, Presid…
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Since the 1st of January 2025, shipowners have faced new, strict restrictions on greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity levels when calling in EU ports. Unlike previous regulations, FuelEU Maritime is enforced by hefty penalties for non-compliance, driving act…
Flettner rotors, green fuels and pools: The path forward for FuelEU Maritime compliance Read More »