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
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
After a period of sharp fluctuations caused by external factors such as drought, freight rate fluctuations and changes in demand for commodities e.g. liquefied natural
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.
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
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
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.
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
