For banks, trade finance teams, and risk officers, customer due diligence has long been the cornerstone of compliance. But the events of this year proved that knowing your customer is no longer enough. The vessels moving your commodities, and the behav…
Beyond KYC: Why 2026 Demands Know Your Vessel (KYV™) Read More »
The outlook for MPV shipping for 2026 is cautiously optimistic, supported by steady project cargo demand despite geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Project Carrier rates are expected to rise gradually after a flat 2H25, while General Cargo rates …
MPV shipping set for modest growth amid global trade challenges Read More »
The maritime industry is at the beginning of a major trans- formation. Driven by a continuously evolving regulatory environment, intensifying commercial pressure, and a gen- eral global shift towards reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the transiti…
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Dry bulk tonne-days reached record highs in 2025, exceeding previous historical peaks, up around 4% year on year and close to 9% compared with 2023, highlighting the role of distance-driven demand in supporting vessel utilisation. The increase in tonne…
Dry Bulk Shipping: Tonne-Day Developments and Freight Market Year-End Signals Read More »
There are signs that 2026 could be the year container ships make a largescale return to the Red Sea – but what would that look like and what would it mean for shippers? Below are five key considerations for shippers. 1. Different strategies to Red Sea …