While the conflict between Israel and Iran is rapidly escalating and de-escalating on a daily basis, including also the pivotal role of the United States,
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
So far, what we are seeing is essentially a lowering of freight rates for the routes to the US. If the past two months these
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
Seaborne thermal coal prices in Asia have dropped to their lowest levels in four years, weighed down by reduced imports from key buyers: China, India,
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
