The flag that changes everything: what is the Flag state and why does it matter to merchant ships and pleasure craft
Greece is the world’s leading shipping nation: its shipowners control around 16 per cent of the global fleet’s…
VCFI September 2026: a fragile rebound in container freight rates
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI), which tracks container export freight rates from the Port of Valencia,…
VCFI May 2026: Full Fleet Employment and Gulf Conflict Sustain the Freight Rebound
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) recorded a monthly increase of 12.31% in May 2026, standing at 2,846.47…
VCFI march 2026: tensions in the Middle East drive up maritime freight rates
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) recorded a monthly increase of16.22% in March 2026, standing at…
Spain as a global maritime super hub in a shrinking system
In the 2006 picture of the global liner shipping network, Spain already clearly stood out as one of the most connected…
VCFI January 2026: From cyclical correction to structural adjustment
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI), which tracks container export freight rates from the Port of Valencia,…