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
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.
The freight market on the Far East-Europe corridor is currently experiencing a peculiar paradox. Spot ocean rates are under heavy pressure and have fallen drastically
During this first half of June, we have witnessed a series of events capable of strongly influencing the oil market trend. First and foremost, on
Since the start of 2025, much has been written on the impact’s tariffs could have on global trade. But trade disruptions come in many forms.
Back in January, the Slothsea Jurnal editorial team published a cautiously downbeat outlook on the dry bulk market titled “Dry Bulk Blues: Is 2025 Set
Amidst complex macroeconomic conditions, including ongoing conflicts and escalating tax wars, the container market is cautiously awaiting a clear direction for the global economy to
The capacity of the global fleet has increased to reach a historic high, continuing its steady growth. In 2024 alone, the world fleet grew by
On April 26, 2025, a devastating explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas resulted in at least 70 fatalities and over 1,200 injuries.
