MSI: Is the Boxship Industry Really Recovering?

Following the first quarter of 2017 optimism seen in the containership industry, as well as the sentiment shift in the markets, the industry could be heading to healthier rates with earnings following the course, according to Maritime Strategies Internati

MSI: Boxship Sector Entering Calmer Waters

The containership sector has started 2017 in a positive mood, with each of the industry’s drivers – demand, supply and earnings – in a healthy shape. Maritime Strategies International (MSI) expects the sector to move into the next quarter with a reinforce

MSI: Port Stocks and Politics to Determine Dry Bulk Fortunes

Although the bulk carrier markets began 2017 in reasonably robust form, Maritime Strategies International (MSI) has forecast weak forward prospects for the dry bulk sector due to a combination of volatile trade conditions and political policy.

MSI: Container Shipping Industry Sailing in Uncharted Waters

The latest phase of mass consolidation continues to see the container shipping industry sailing in uncharted waters and has emphasized the extent to which liner companies are having to restructure their business models in order to survive, according to Ma

MSI: Dry Bulk Market Heading Into a Firm Festive Season

After a steady fall in average daily TCE spot earnings in October, November saw an inflection point for Capesizes as the dry bulk market is sailing into a firm festive season, swiftly followed by a New Year comedown, according to research and consultancy