“The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has recovered since the start of November due to stronger capesize freight rates, but the index is still down 10% y/y. The capesize market has benefited from a 1% increase in shipments so far in November compared to October …
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Every year, shipping is faced with new requirements to protect the climate and the environment, and 2025 is no exception. Increased EU requirements for documentation on methane and other emissions from ships will come into force on 1 January, and right…
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In today’s volatile shipping market, particularly amid unpredictable global conditions and geopolitical events, Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) play a crucial role in stabilising and managing risk. FFAs allow shipping industry participants to hedge a…
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The new guidance on ballast water (BW) record-keeping and reporting, adopted in Circular BWM.2/Circ.80, aims to assist ship crews by clarifying the record-keeping and reporting process under the BWM Convention. The circular includes guidance on complet…
Ballast water record-keeping and reporting requirements – Upcoming changes Read More »
Massive shifts in global trading patterns in 2024 have made the task of managing and optimizing supply chains even more complex. This is perfectly demonstrated on the trade from the Far East to South America East Coast where a record-breaking 1.6m TEU …