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
More than a year has passed since the start of the Red Sea conflict, although we are still unable to measure all its impact or
The current market is characterized by strong instability and uncertainty due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts and possible rules that the United States of America could
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.
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
The P&I industry has faced a particularly challenging year, marked by mounting economic pressures, shifting regulatory landscapes, escalating environmental concerns, and intensifying geopolitical tensions. Adding
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
