OPINION

ENGLISH EDITION

For the maritime industry, becalmed markets no more!

Looking into 2023, one has to be very cognizant of geo-political and macro- events. While supply and demand will be crucial as always, “external” events are likely to drive the market the most in the coming year. By Basil M Karatzas*.

04 Ιαν 2023 07:37

ENGLISH EDITION

Can supply chain disruptions keep afloat the shipping industry?

For the shipping industry, the recovery from the pandemic has been a mostly (very) profitable event. While shipowners and shipping investors enjoy the “ride”, one is left to wonder what’s next for shipping. By Basil M. Karatzas*

11 Μάιος 2022 06:30

ΑΠΟΨΕΙΣ

Maritime: The -almost - invisible 14 trillion dollars industry

We may have to thank the good vessel MV "Ever Given" and its fateful Suez Canal passage for bringing to the surface the underlying issues of the maritime industry is facing.

12 Απρ 2021 06:30

ΑΠΟΨΕΙΣ

The Maritime Industry in a post-COVID19 World

The COVID19 pandemic definitely has been a bigger crisis that humankind was prepared to bargain for, nevertheless, one has to be encouraged from the lessons, and the trends that seem to be emerging.

18 Φεβ 2021 07:51

ENGLISH EDITION

Opinion: Forecasting trends for shipping in 2020

The new year could be surprising enough and would bring about more profound changes for the industry, while the primary pre-occupation in the industry remains on only the tonnage supply and demand picture.

03 Ιαν 2020 07:42

ENGLISH EDITION

Opinion: Where’s the much expected market recovery for the shipping industry?

A market recovery was promised several times over the last decade. Despite a few seasonal freight improvements here and there, the bitter truth of the matter is that shipping has led to operating losses for most shipowners.

17 Νοε 2019 12:07