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Athens, 4 June 2026 - Nearly a thousand guests - clients, partners and friends from across shipping - gathered in Athens as Signal and AXSMarine hosted "A New Course": an …

Three months after the Strait of Hormuz closed, United States crude exports have surged 42 percent from the pre-event baseline, reaching 6.8 mbpd in May. VLCC and Aframax loadings led …

Container shipping developments reported throughout April 2026, as covered in Alphaliner’s Weekly Newsletter, highlighted a market shaped by shifting trade lane dynamics, evolving fleet ownership structures, and changing operational behavior …

Data reported throughout April 2026, based on Alphaliner proprietary datasets and AIS-derived vessel tracking, highlighted how geopolitical disruption in the Middle East continued to reshape container shipping dynamics. Across the …

How Saudi Yanbu, UAE Fujairah, and a redrawn Russian supply chain kept Indian refineries running through the Hormuz disruption — and where the system is now most exposed. On March …

One month after the Strait of Hormuz ceased to function as an unobstructed passage for commercial shipping, April brought no clear normalization. Instead, vessel activity evolved through a sequence of …

In global shipping conversations, vessel tracking is often simplified to a visual interface: ships appearing as moving dots on a digital map. In the Middle East, however, vessel tracking represents …

Freight estimation is a core commercial tool in chartering decisions. At its core, it is the process of forecasting voyage revenue and costs to determine what rate makes sense before …

Impact of Hormuz Closure on Seaborne Crude and Clean Product Flows to Asia This report assesses the impact of the Strait of Hormuz disruption on seaborne crude oil, dirty petroleum …

Executive Summary What appeared in March 2026 as a supply shock in global LNG markets has, by April, evolved into a broader transit disruption affecting the physical movement of gas …

Geopolitical Overview: The Strait of Hormuz Remains the Defining Story The conflict in the Middle East continues to reshape the global crude tanker market in ways not seen in modern …

A series of data-driven developments reported in March 2026 using Alphaliner proprietary datasets and AIS-supported vessel tracking highlight how geopolitical disruption, fleet expansion, and market dynamics are reshaping the container …

The escalation of tensions around the Strait of Hormuz has led to one of the most significant disruptions to commercial shipping observed in recent years. Drawing on AXSMarine AIS-derived data …

Container shipping developments reported in March 2026 through Alphaliner’s Weekly Newsletter highlight a market under pressure from geopolitical instability, shifting trade flows, evolving carrier strategies, and continued structural transformation. Middle …

In continuation of our latest analysis on the Strait of Hormuz and Venezuelan reactivation, the Baltic corridor has emerged as the next pressure point. Data shows that Russia’s Baltic export …

Takeaways Constrained LNG Supply: Physical damage to Qatari infrastructure and major disruptions to key transit routes have significantly reduced the amount of deliverable LNG. High Exposure for Europe and Asia: …

Shipping analytics, in practice, is about turning operational and market data into decisions that improve voyage economics, reduce risk, and support compliance. For commercial and operations teams, this means understanding …

“Diary of a Madman” is one of Ozzy Osbourne’s most iconic albums. The question in today’s market is whether what we are seeing is disorder, or something more calculated. Looking …

The global shipping industry runs on information. Every day, thousands of commercial vessels move across oceans, ports, and congested waterways carrying energy, food, and raw materials that power entire economies. …

Several important developments in the container shipping sector were reported in February 2026 through Alphaliner’s Weekly Newsletter, highlighting shifts in vessel deployment, evolving competitive dynamics among carriers, and potential consolidation …

Several important container shipping data trends were identified and reported during February 2026 based on Alphaliner’s proprietary datasets and AIS-supported vessel tracking. These insights provide a clear snapshot of how …

February provided fresh insight into evolving Dry Bulk market dynamics, with several notable trends emerging across both commodity flows and fleet structure. Drawing on AXSMarine AIS-derived data combined with commercial …

The recent surge in VLCC earnings appears to reflect more than a simple geopolitical risk premium. While heightened tensions around the Middle East are clearly influencing sentiment, underlying structural dynamics …

Asia sits at the center of modern ship chartering. It is the world’s largest manufacturing base, a fast-growing consumption market, and the most interconnected maritime region globally. From dense intra-Asia …

Vessel data has become a foundational infrastructure for modern shipping. What was once used primarily for situational awareness - basic AIS positions or vessel particulars - is now deeply embedded …

As 2026 gets underway, Alphaliner proprietary datasets, combined with AIS-derived vessel tracking enriched with commercial information, provide a clear, data-driven snapshot of how the container ship market entered the new …

As the container shipping industry enters 2026, insights published in Alphaliner’s weekly newsletter throughout January provide a clear view of how the market closed 2025 and what structural trends are …

As the industry turned the page on another year, January offered a natural moment to step back and assess what the structure of global Dry Bulk trade looked like by …

Today marks a significant milestone in our 25-year history. We are excited to announce that AXSMarine is joining Signal Ocean. For our clients and partners, this means stability first: the …

Global seaborne dry bulk trade reached a new historical high in 2025, with total volumes climbing to 5.7 billion metric tons, according to our Trade Flows data. This marked a …

As 2026 begins, a review of container ship data collected through December 2025 offers valuable insight into how the liner shipping industry closed the year. Using Alphaliner proprietary datasets, combined …

December 2025 closed the year with a series of data-driven insights from Alphaliner’s weekly newsletter, highlighting how global container shipping continues to evolve. From alliance restructuring and deployment trends to …

The final month of last year offered valuable insight into how global Dry Bulk trade evolved in 2025. Drawing on AXSMarine AIS-derived data combined with commercial datasets, December analysis highlighted …

An Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a global safety and tracking technology that tells the world where ships are, how fast they’re moving, and where they’re heading. It began as …

Route optimization in shipping goes far beyond picking the shortest line on a chart. It’s the discipline of selecting the best voyage configuration (route, speed, port sequence, and bunker strategy) …

Commercial shipping teams operate in a market where timing matters and data gaps translate into real financial exposure. Charterers, operators, freight risk desks, and management increasingly rely on shipping analytics …

If you work in global container shipping, chances are you’ve seen the Korea Containerized Freight Index (KCCI) mentioned here and there over the past few years. It’s been an important …

The global container shipping industry continued to expand and transform in November 2025. Using Alphaliner’s proprietary datasets combined with AIS-derived vessel movements enriched with commercial information, several major structural trends …

The global Dry Bulk market continued to evolve throughout November 2025, shaped by shifting commodity demand, fleet deployment changes, and the residual impact of the Panama Canal drought. Using AXSMarine …

Last month delivered several noteworthy developments in the global container shipping industry. According to insights from Alphaliner’s weekly newsletter, November included a major fleet milestone for MSC, updated perspectives on …

September brought falling operating margins, fierce competition in the intra-Asia market, and ongoing pressures on Asia–Europe freight rates. The container shipping sector continues to navigate an environment shaped by post-pandemic …

Olivier is the driving force behind AXSMarine’s operational success, cultivating a culture of innovation and efficiency that helps the company achieve its ambitious goals. How did your journey at AXSMarine …

At AXSMarine, Stephen plays a vital role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy, leading sales and business development initiatives, and ensuring that customer needs remain at the heart of everything …

At AXSMarine, Jacques serves as a visionary yet approachable leader, steering the company’s growth with a hands-on approach to innovation and a strong dedication to nurturing talented teams, ensuring we …

Iron ore is the metronome of dry bulk shipments. It sets the rhythm for Capesize employment, pulls Panamaxes into backhauls, and quietly dictates how much patience you need at anchorage. …

Steam coal (thermal coal) is the beating heart of energy and industrial freight markets. In 2025, global steam coal demand continues to shift. Asia races ahead, Africa quietly climbs, and …

Freight rates remain firm across the physical tanker markets, supported by a mix of higher Middle East Gulf (MEG) liftings and new operational frictions. As exports have surged, vessels have …

As the global container shipping sector navigates the final quarter of 2025, Alphaliner’s weekly reports highlight a mix of regulatory challenges, market shifts, and evolving fleet strategies. October’s key developments …

As 2025 nears its end, Alphaliner data reveals significant shifts within the global container shipping industry. From the expanding dominance of Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS) to fleet milestones among …

The Dry Bulk sector continues to demonstrate its complex and dynamic nature in 2025. Using AXSMarine AIS-derived data enriched with commercial datasets, several key developments stood out across commodities, fleet …