“The Missing Day That Didn’t Free Anyone”

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

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

Once, the week did not have five pulses. It had six. Saturday was not a breath; it was a continuation.

European shipping key for Europe’s security with 34.5% of global fleet, study finds

Ahead of an event at the European Parliament on the strategic role of European Shipping to Europe’s security and competitiveness, European Shipowners release today a study on the economic value of European shipping.

MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys Receive Triple Distinction at Tourism Awards 2026

MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, the Cruise Division of the MSC Group, were honored with three major distinctions at the Tourism Awards 2026, reaffirming their leading role in shaping a new development model for cruise tourism and the Greek travel industry.

Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc.: Greek newbuilding activity reached an exceptional threshold in the first quarter of 2026

Greek newbuilding activity reached an exceptional threshold in the first quarter of 2026, with orders placed across all four sectors totalling 102 vessels at a combined value of approximately $10.1 billion — a 3.6-fold increase in volume versus the 28 vessels ordered in Q1 2025, and the most capital-intensive quarter on record in this dataset.

Posidonia 2026 conference programme kicks off early with geopolitics dominant in industry agenda

From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and maritime security, the Posidonia 2026 conference programme highlights an industry actively reshaping itself in response to geopolitical disruption and structural change.

Ultramax & Handysize Markets Hold Their Course: Quiet Seas, Firm Undercurrents

 By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant – Chartering Executive & TMC Shipping Commercial Director

The global dry bulk market closed the week in a state of measured calm—less a lull than a controlled stasis.