The Freight Equation: How Ultramax & Handysize Markets Are Reshaping Globally

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive & TMC Shipping  Commercial Director

The global Ultramax and Handysize dry cargo markets moved through the week with a noticeably firmer undertone across several key basins, although the recovery remained uneven and highly regional in character.

Polish Shipping Association newest member of the International Chamber of Shipping

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is pleased to announce the Polish Shipping Association joins the association as a Full Member. The Polish Shipping Association will join the ICS Board and Committees, further enhancing international collaboration and strengthening ICS’ role as the global unified voice of shipowners.

Visit of a Delegation of leading Port and Shipbuilding Organizations from Israel to the Port of Piraeus

In the context of the international Mare MED III Athens Conference 2026, held in Athens from 11 to 13 May 2026 under the auspices of Enterprise Greece, a meeting was held at the headquarters of PPA S.A. between executives of Piraeus Port Authority, led by the Deputy CEO of PPA S.A., Mr. Angelos Karakostas, and a high-level delegation from Israel, with the aim of strengthening Greek-Israeli cooperation in the fields of ports, shipping and infrastructure.

On Board Carbon Capture and Storage Webinar

On Thursday the 7 May, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) hosted a webinar on On Board Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS), as a new pathway to achieve compliance with greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations.

The Strait That Taught the Markets to Fear Shadows

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis