Ahead of the 2024 European elections, ECSA launches its policy priorities for the next five years. The four pillars are Climate and energy transition, People-centred green and digital transition, Ship Finance and Competitiveness and Trade. Europe is fa…
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Geopolitical risks are impacting the supplier strategy of many companies globally. While majority (63%) of the companies surveyed by Container xChange in the month of February’24 are looking to diversify their supplier portfolio, 37% are still going to…
China reopens after Chinese New Year, Container rates plateau Read More »
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime regulations will have far-reaching implications for shipowners, managers, and charterers with vessels trading to, from, or within the bloc. The system is complex and could lead to penalties f…
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Capesize The week started with a modest increase on the BCI 5TC, accompanied by steady activity in the Pacific and relatively calm conditions in the Atlantic. As the days progressed, the Pacific market saw increased activity and rising rates, particula…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Keep Momentum High Read More »
The sky’s the limit” for the use of derivatives in the shipping industry, according to finance expert and academic Professor Nikos Nomikos. Speaking at a jointly hosted Baltic Exchange and Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers’ webinar, Nomikos, a profess…
‘Sky’s the limit’ for shipping derivatives Read More »