Over the past year, wheat commodity prices have experienced moderate volatility, shaped by shifting supply conditions, geopolitical factors, and transportation costs. After elevated levels in
Handysize Overview Looking at the index performance relative to last year, a pattern of increased volatility alongside an overall stronger year-on-year level clearly emerges. After
March 2026 — Eastern Mediterranean / Red Sea Israel’s maritime trade is navigating one of the most difficult periods in recent history, as escalating tensions
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
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
On November 7, 2025, a “ghost” reappeared on the global shipping radar. The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, a 17,859 TEU behemoth, reactivated its Automatic Identification
Race for Scale vs. Pursuit of Profit A review of the container market’s last decade reveals two divergent strategies: one carrier’s unmatched pursuit of scale,
As we well know, since 1st May 2025, the entire Mediterranean Sea has been an Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides. In particular, ships
