The dry bulk market is bracing for a turbulent 2025, with Baltic indexes slipping to year lows. After a strong 2024, asset prices are now
The container vessel market is undergoing some critical and structural changes, led by the rising regulatory pressure on carbon footprint and vessel efficiency. Carriers are
The maritime shipping industry is undergoing significant transformations as emerging shipowners—primarily from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa—gain prominence in the global market. Historically dominated
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has had a profound impact on dry bulk markets, upending trade routes and increasing operational costs for market participants. Since the
Compared to the last report, the Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI) increased from about $12500 per day to $13500 per day as a benchmark for a
The black sea and Mediterranean market is struggling to restart after the stop due to the holidays in Russia and several European countries. After weeks
In the last two weeks, the Mediterranean and Black Sea market have been marked by this increase in congestion in the Bosporus Canal. According to
In the chart of SlothSea we can note as the greater peaks of descent for the exports of grains usually take place close to the
The recent escalation of tensions in the Red Sea, primarily the Houthi attacks on merchant ships and the seizure of Israeli-linked vessels, has reverberated through
The most usual question that is asked to brokers and specialists of the sector: how will be the market in future periods? Supply and demand
