Shifting Currents: Ultramax and Handysize Markets Grapple with Volatility Across Atlantic & Pacific Trades

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant – Chartering Executive

&

TMC Shipping Commercial Director

South Atlantic: Mixed Signals Under Bunker Pressure

Ultramax activity slowed as bunker price volatility and geopolitical tensions weighed on confidence.

Capes Rally Keeps Dry Bulk Market Afloat as BDI Edges Higher

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

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

and
Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive & Shipping Consultant

The dry bulk market moved broadly sideways last week, as the strong performance of the Capesize segment offset corrections in the smaller vessel sizes.

IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12)

The 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12) took place from 9 to 13 March 2026. SSE 12 progressed measures to strengthen the detection and control of fires in containerships and set a path for further work on the fire safety for vehicle carriers transporting new-energy vehicles.

PPA S.A.: New Cooperation at the Piraeus Car Terminal with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA S.A.) is pleased to announce the arrival of TOURMALINE ACE at the Port of Piraeus.

PPA S.A.: Implementation of Donation of Six Motorcycles to the Hellenic Coast Guard

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) is pleased to announce the completion of an important donation to the Hellenic Coast Guard.

EXPLORA JOURNEYS celebrates triple maritime milestone as luxury fleet expansion accelerates

Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today celebrated another important milestone in its mission to redefine high-end hospitality at sea and further strengthen its position in the ultra-luxury travel segment.