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.
On 17 April, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) formalized a sweeping tariff initiative under Section 301 of the Trade Act, designed to counteract China’s systemic
The dry bulk market is navigating through turbulent times, with a series of concerning news coming from China and the ongoing trade war. As the
As is well known, the new Trump’s administration is now implementing a series of economic measures designed to once again crown the United States as
SLOTHSEA Chart of the week – Beyond Shipping: Carriers’ Expanding Terminal Footprint The recent acquisition of a large portion of Hutchison Ports Holding by
Every year, fires aboard ships result in loss of life and significant damage to the vessels themselves. Most onboard fires originate in the engine room,
With the recent truce between Israel and Hamas, a phase of reflection has begun on how this agreement might affect the stability of the broader
As the dry bulk shipping industry steps into 2025, uncertainty looms over the sector, shaped by global economic shifts, trade disputes, and evolving environmental regulations.
The coal sector remains at the center of geopolitical and industrial dynamics that shape its global outlook. With tariffs imposed by China and the United
A few hours later the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect last Sunday, the leader of Yemen’s Houthis said that as long
