The benchmark Baltic Dry Index (BDI) dropped below the psychological threshold of 1,000 points on Wednesday. The index dropped 4.83% to 966 points on 8 January.

Can the dry bulk shipping market turn around from the slump in Q4 2024, or will supply of new ships out weigh demand?

Michèle Labrut is a long-time Panama resident, a journalist and correspondent, and has continuously covered the maritime sector of Central & Latin America. Michèle first came to Panama as a ...