Maritime in Minutes - news roundup May 2024

Shipping has faced multiple geopolitical shocks in the first half of 2026 so where are markets headed in the remainder of the year?In this episode, we take a comprehensive look at the shipping markets as we head into the second half of 2026.Join Marcus Hand and the experts from M ...  Show more

Houthi Red Sea threat , record VLCC newbuilding orders, and Jones Act controversy intensifies.These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of July, with th ...  Show more

Episode NotesIn today’s episode, we’ll talk about 4 interesting stories:1. The Indian rupee is getting stronger against the US dollar. And what that means for us2. What’s happening in the global shipping industry and why it could harm the global economy3. What Quant Mutual Fund i ...  Show more

In today's episode we talk about why the shipping industry is being pushed to the limits

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2023 with two of the report’s authors, Jan Hoffmann and Luisa Rodriguez. The report says the volume of trade moving by ship fell slightly in 2022 during the pandemic but is expected to grow by ...  Show more

Shipping costs have surged over the last 12 months, as global trade has rebounded strongly on the back of consumer spending in developed markets, while the shipping industry has struggled to keep up with the demand. Khatija Haque, chief economist at Emirates NBD talks to Redwan A ...  Show more