BigMint Webinar | Shipping in Transition: Freight, Policy & Trade Shifts
Date: 23th Feb 2026
A focused discussion on the forces reshaping dry bulk shipping from freight volatility and vessel supply to trade route shifts, India’s import demand, and evolving chartering strategies. The session will also unpack regulatory developments, including EU ETS, FuelEU, and IMO measures and their market impact.
The discussion will focus on:
- Drivers of recent volatility in the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) amid freight rate pressure
- Supply-demand dynamics, including ample vessel availability and thin cargo volumes
- Segment-wise trends across Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax markets
- Impact of changing trade routes for iron ore, coal, and grains on shipping demand
- India's rising import demand and its influence on global dry bulk trade flows
- Evolving chartering strategies in an oversupplied market environment
- Regulatory challenges and market implications of EU ETS, Fuel EU, and IMO-related developments
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