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    13 May, 2026
    What If!? — The 8-Year “Anchor Watch” That Changed Everything
    Containerisation, Geopolitics, Global Trade & Geopolitics, Maritime History, Operational Risk, Shipbroking Insights, Shipping Insights, Shipping Operation, Shipping Strategy , , , , , , , , ,

    The Event: A Floating Micro-Nation In June 1967, 15 ships entered the Suez Canal for a routine transit. They didn’t leave until 1975. Caught in the crossfire of the Six-Day War, these vessels became known as the “Yellow Fleet” due

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    12 May, 2026
    Force Majeure: The Maritime Broker’s Ultimate ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card?
    Charter Party, Chartering & Contracts, Chartering Insights, Chartering Knowledge, Chartering Strategy, Maritime Law, Maritime Operations, Market Analysis, Operational Risk, Risk Management in Trade, Ship Chartering, Shipbroking Insights, Shipping Market, Shipping Operation, Shipping Strategy , , , , , , , ,

    In the meticulously planned world of dry bulk shipping, we like to believe that every contingency is covered. We calculate laytime to the minute, fuel consumption to the tonne, and port disbursements to the cent. But then, the universe decides

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    11 May, 2026
    The 1,400-Tonne Time Bomb: A Sarcastic Lesson in Maritime Risk Management
    Chartering Insights, Global Trade, Global Trade & Geopolitics, Maritime History, Maritime Operations, Navigation & Safety, Risk Management in Trade, Shipping Insights, Shipping Operation , , , , , , ,

    In the modern London shipbroking scene, we often discuss “risk” in terms of fluctuating freight indices, demurrage disputes, or the latest geopolitical flare-ups in the Red Sea. However, for those of us based in the UK, the most visceral example

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    5 May, 2026
    The Clause That Looks Small — But Changes Everything: FIOST in Practice
    Charter Party, Chartering & Contracts, Chartering Knowledge, News & Insights, Ship Chartering, Shipping Operation, Shipping Strategy , , , ,

    In dry bulk and breakbulk fixtures, the headline freight rate often gets the attention. But a single clause can quietly reshape the entire commercial outcome: FIOST. What Does FIOST Mean? Standard charterparty terminology and clauses are widely developed and maintained

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    28 Apr, 2026
    SSHEX vs SSHINC: The Small Clause That Quietly Changes Voyage Economics
    Chartering Insights, Maritime Contracts, Maritime Operations, Shipping Operation , , , , , , ,

    In shipping contracts, some clauses look minor. They are often accepted without discussion. But their impact can extend across the entire voyage. One of the most underestimated examples: SSHEX vs SSHINC. What Do They Mean? These terms are commonly defined

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