This week, the Strait of Hormuz, the main maritime corridor for transporting oil and gas from the Persian Gulf to global markets, was effectively closed
The global container shipping industry is currently facing a significant transition. After several years of record-high profitability during the COVID-19 pandemic and the early stages
In recent years, several Italian public entities have started programs to modernize their fleets, supported by state and EU funds and promoted by institutions such
The dry bulk market has entered 2026 on a noticeably weaker footing compared to the more optimistic tone seen toward the end of last year,
By Maritime Reporter — December 31, 2025 2025 has been a defining year for the global shipping industry — marked by geopolitical challenges, environmental commitments,
Recent news of a potential return to the Suez Canal from the Danish carrier Maersk, reportedly starting in December, signalled a critical turning point for
After a period of sharp fluctuations caused by external factors such as drought, freight rate fluctuations and changes in demand for commodities e.g. liquefied natural
On November 9, 2025, Guinea reached a long-awaited milestone as the first iron ore loading operation linked to the Simandou Project began at Morebaya Port.
Genoa, October 14, 2025. The Ligurian capital has once again turned into the beating heart of the global maritime industry as the Genoa Shipping Week
No Country for Old Coal China and India, the world’s largest thermal coal importers, are significantly reducing purchases from Indonesia in favour of higher-grade coal
