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 …
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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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The dry bulk market ended 2025 in an “old school” way, with recovery underway. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “dry bulk closed 2025 in a very “old-school” way: not through a demand explosion, but through utilisation tightenin…
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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…
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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 …