On November 7, 2025, a “ghost” reappeared on the global shipping radar. The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, a 17,859 TEU behemoth, reactivated its Automatic Identification
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,
Nowadays is pretty clear that one move chosen by governments to assess a more sustainable energy expenditure is related to electricity. More specifically, when we
The freight market on the Far East-Europe corridor is currently experiencing a peculiar paradox. Spot ocean rates are under heavy pressure and have fallen drastically
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.
Amidst complex macroeconomic conditions, including ongoing conflicts and escalating tax wars, the container market is cautiously awaiting a clear direction for the global economy to
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,
