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    26 Feb, 2026
    UK Export Procedures
    Export Procedures & Compliance, UK Trade & Customs , , , , , , , , ,

    The Basics of UK Export Procedures: Why They’re Changing In 2026, UK export procedures have tightened post-Brexit, with HMRC enforcing stricter EORI requirements and digital declarations. This affects dry bulk exports like grain and coal – delays can add 15%

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    25 Feb, 2026
    UK Port Charges with Additional Customs Fees
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    UK Port Charges in 2026: The Customs Factor In 2026, UK port charges (docking, pilotage) combined with customs fees increase by 15%. Southampton charges start at £5,000. News value: BTOM adds inspections. Provocative: Are these fees eating your margins? Breakdown

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    24 Feb, 2026
    Dry Bulk Cargoes: What They Are and Charter Party Considerations
    Charter Party, Chartering & Contracts, Dry Bulk Market, Drybulk, Ship Chartering , , , , , , , , ,

    Dry Bulk Cargoes: Definition and Types Dry bulk cargoes include iron ore, grain, coal, and bauxite. Global volume grows 3% in 2026. News value: Bauxite routes break records. Provocative: Are these cargoes risking your trade? Charter Party Contracts: Core Elements

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    23 Feb, 2026
    Trump’s IEEPA-Based Tariff Changes Rejected by CBN and The White House
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    Trump’s IEEPA Move: A Bold but Rejected Tariff Shift In early 2026, President Trump attempted to impose new tariffs on foreign goods using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), aiming to protect US industries amid ongoing trade tensions. The

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    16 Feb, 2026
    Brazil-China Kamsarmax Soy Hits ~$22/t: Early Harvest Rally or Bubble?
    Drybulk, Fixture, Freight, SeaFreight, Soy & Grain Trades , , , , , , ,

    Early Harvest Momentum Drives Kamsarmax Rates to ~$22/t In February 2026, Brazil–China Kamsarmax soy fixtures have climbed to approximately $22.00 per tonne – a level not seen since the height of the 2022/23 South American export surge. This sharp upward

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    13 Feb, 2026
    Mini-Bulk Rally 2026: Will Big Tonnage Owners Envy Small Ships?
    Drybulk, Freight, SeaFreight, Segment Comparison

    The Rising Strength of Mini-Bulk Vessels: A Quiet Revolution? In early 2026, while Capesize and Panamax owners grapple with fleet growth pressures, mini-bulk vessels (typically Handysize and Handymax) are showing surprising resilience. Regional trades in fertilizer, minor bulks, and short-sea

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    12 Feb, 2026
    Atlantic Panamax 2026: $25k/day Gold Rush or China-Induced Crash?
    Baltic Exchange, Drybulk, Freight, News & Insights, panamax , , , , ,

    Atlantic Panamax Crisis: No Empty Ships Left – Rally or Trap? Imagine this: It’s February 2026, and in the Atlantic basin, finding a prompt Panamax vessel feels like hunting for gold in a depleted mine. Tonnage is gone – vanished.

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    9 Feb, 2026
    Brazil-China C3 Iron Ore Rates Ease in 2026 as Vale Stocks Decline
    Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Drybulk, Fixture, News & Insights, panamax, Vale , , ,

    Current Softening in Brazil-to-China C3 Freight Rates The benchmark Brazil-to-China iron ore route (C3 Tubarao–Qingdao) has seen freight rates ease into the mid-high $20s/t range in recent February 2026 fixtures. This reflects seasonal moderation in Atlantic Capesize demand following the

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    9 Feb, 2026
    Simandou Iron Ore Project 2026: Will Ton-Miles Surge for Capesize Vessels?
    Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Drybulk, News & Insights, Ship Chartering, Time Charter

    What Is the Simandou Iron Ore Project and Why Does It Matter in 2026? The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, long regarded as the world’s largest undeveloped high-grade deposit, has finally transitioned from decades of delays to active production.

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    6 Feb, 2026
    How Professional Charterers Signal the Market Without Moving It
    Capesize, Drybulk, Fixture, News & Insights, panamax, SeaFreight, Ship Management , , , ,

    Market Presence Without Distortion Charterers must often indicate interest without triggering rate inflation. Signalling too clearly moves the market against the cargo. The Discipline of Quiet Positioning Professional players use selective enquiries, timing discipline and controlled information flow to test

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