Capesize The market delivered a mixed but broadly resilient performance, with the Pacific providing the principal source of activity and direction. Consistent miner presence supported C5 throughout the week, although rates initially eased from just bel…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Showing Signs of Strength Read More »
The 10th Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1434 from 30 June 2026 amends the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 2014/90/EU, as was published in the Official Journal of the EU. It will come into force on 31 August 2026 and repeal the 9th Implementing Regu…
Formal meetings at the International Maritime Organization mark the culmination of a much longer process. They are where positions are placed on record and decisions are taken. However, effective representation begins in advance of delegates entering t…
Maritime diplomacy begins before the meeting opens Read More »
Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) entered into force earlier this year, establishing the first global framework to protect biodiversity beyond nationa…
What the new biodiversity agreement means for shipping Read More »
“Over the last five weeks (week 29-33) global grain shipments have fallen 8% y/y, fuelled by a 26% y/y drop in grain exports from the Black Sea as Russian and Ukrainian attacks on ships and port infrastructure have intensified. A recent proposal …
Global grain shipments fall 8% as attacks in the Black Sea escalate Read More »