International Shipping News.

This week’s Market Monitor highlights the strong performance in Capesize iron ore flows, which have continued to support demand throughout the year. This trend is reflected in the recent strengthening of the Baltic Capesize Index and average earnings on the C5TC route. Bauxite shipments have also played a notable role in supporting Capesize fleet employment, ... […]

Elimination of risk in modern day supply chains is an unrealistic goal; the best supply chain professionals can hope for is to effectively navigate it to ensure resilience, according to a report from the OECD. Recent years have seen a surge in external pressures on the global supply chain: from the disruptions of the Covid-19 ... […]

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, rose on Friday to log a weekly gain on rising rates across vessel segments. * The main index BBDI, which monitors rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, was up 64 points, or 3.4%, at 1,968, its highest ... […]

Maritime war risk premium in the Middle East could increase if the Israel-Iran conflict escalates following the latest Israeli attacks, market participants said June 13. “It all depends on how sustained the conflict is. More than a year ago, there was a barrage of [Israel-Iran] air attacks for a short while, which did not sustain,” ... […]

“Geo-politics is once again threatening the safety and stability of global supply chains so we must hope for de-escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, with concerns it could see a de-facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz – a vital entry point for container ships calling at ports such as Jebel Ali and ... […]

At a time when GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) reception face growing threats from jamming and spoofing, having a navigation system that doesn’t solely rely on satellite signals has become vital for critical maritime operations. With real-world disruptions increasingly affecting shipping and aviation safety, Kongsberg Discovery’s MGCs (Motion Gyro Compasses) deliver an unmatched level of ... […]

Europe’s pressured marine protected areas (MPAs) and the life they harbour have been left to fend for themselves by European leaders who gathered this week for the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC). Despite scientific evidence and citizen pressure, the Nice Action Plan that outlines the commitments made at UNOC confirms that only a handful of ... […]

After years of working offshore, I often found myself searching for details about the vessels where I would be spending months at a time. However, online searches typically revealed only exterior images, leaving crucial questions about onboard conditions unanswered. Unless you had a personal connection onboard, you had little insight into what awaited you. That ... […]

· Over 350 senior delegates from governments and industry convened to address global risks to shipping and trade at the Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit. · Summit highlighted need for regulatory cohesion, seafarer training and secure trade routes amid geopolitical uncertainty. · At the Summit it was announced that China and Malta are joining ... […]

Unique Group, a global leader in subsea technologies and engineering, is proud to announce its success at the 2025 cHeRries Awards, having secured wins in two of the three categories for which it was shortlisted. The awards, held on June 12 at a prestigious ceremony at P&J Live in Aberdeen, celebrate outstanding achievements in Human ... […]