2025 was a year like no other for shipping buffeted by US tariffs, trade wars, and geopolitical conflicts but through it all markets across most major sectors performed remarkably well. Going into 2026 there seems to be not let up with the US military action in Venezuela with days of the New Year so what does the rest of the coming 12 months have to offer the world of shipping?

In the first episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast for 2026 you will hear from Maritime Strategies International (MSI) analysts Adam Kent, Daniel Richards, Will Fray, and Tim Smith. They will be covering the macro-outlook for shipping as whole and then drilling down into the individual markets of container shipping, dry bulk, tankers, and shipbuilding.

Find out the MSI team’s views on:

1. On when container shipping might fully return to the Red Sea
2. Will the container ship newbuilding order boom finally slow down in 2026?
3. Whether the dry bulk shipping upturn will continue or are we headed for a Q1 seasonal lull?
4. The drivers for dry bulk shipping demand in 2026
5. How an oversupply of crude oil will impact the tanker market
6. The impact of geopolitical events on the tanker sector
7. Will the newbuilding boom continue for shipyards in 2026 and which sectors are likely to be ordering?
8. Can anyone challenge China's dominance of global shipbuilding?

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US seizes tankers of Venezuela, plenty of options for Zim, and find out what was the most read story on Seatrade Maritime News in 2025.

These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of December, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

Hear more about:

VLCC newbuild pair to get Norsepower sails

Houthis release 10 seafarers from the Eternity C

US seizes VLCC Skipper off Venezuela

Cash stockpile gives Zim options for its future

Premier Alliance quietly shifting to hub and spoke network

Maersk completes first Red Sea transit in nearly two years

Most read story on Seatrade Maritime News in 2025

Listen to the full episode now to catch up on December in maritime and shipping

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In the latest episode of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast, Emma Howell, Content Director at Seatrade Maritime News speaks to Women in Ports CEO Raj Kehal about her journey from the Port of London Authority to founding Women in Ports in 2024. The interview goes in-depth on Women in Ports as an organisation, its objectives, methods, and the importance of collaboration with organisations like WISTA.

The conversation covers:

• Kehal's background and the inspiration to start Women in Ports
• The formation of the organisation and its initial challenges
• Collaboration and the building of the Women in Ports team
• Addressing gender imbalance and structural issues in the ports sector
• Confidence-building and training initiative
• Future plans, expansion, and upcoming projects in 2026