In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “one of the most defining developments in contemporary maritime dynamics is the increasingly distorted relationship between fleet aging, sanctions exposure, and

Posidonia 2026 is proving to be the industry’s most technologically charged edition to date — with artificial intelligence, energy efficiency technology, and cloud-native maritime software all converging on the floors

Chinese iron ore imports continue to grow even as domestic steel output weakens, driving port inventories toward record highs. Until Simandou’s accelerating ramp-up is offset by cuts elsewhere in the

The ship recycling markets in Southeast Asia were mostly slower, mainly because of Eid holidays. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships, said

On the third day of Posidonia 2026, the world’s most prestigious international shipping exhibition, the conversation inside the halls of the Athens Metropolitan Expo transcended geopolitics, cargo tonnage, insurance premiums

“In May, dirty tanker exports from the Americas reached 14.5 million barrels per day (mbpd), up from the previous record of 13.8 mbpd in April. Compared to May 2025, exports

With Posidonia fully underway, the next few days are expected to be “flooded” with reports of newbuilding deals from Greek owners. In the meantime, in its latest weekly report, shipbroker

Shipping operators today face no shortage of data. But as their vessel crews manage tighter operating margins, more complex engines and growing pressure to avoid disruption, the challenge is translating

The global maritime community is gathering in Athens this week at a moment of acute strategic significance: with the Strait of Hormuz still closed to commercial traffic and energy supply