NEWS
Apr 29, 2026
Geneva Dry 2026: CEO, Costas Delaportas, at a high-level panel sharing on how dry bulk manages risk in a time of conflict
Today, April 29, our CEO, Costas Delaportas, took part in a high-level panel at Geneva Dry 2026, sharing a pragmatic perspective on how dry bulk manages risk in a time of conflict.
Thank you, Grant Rowles Sam Chambers, for yet another great event!
Key takeaways:
• On fuel & efficiency: “If this conflict continues, there may be bunker shortage. I would advise IMO implement slow steaming. With ~30,000 vessels globally, saving 8–10 tons/day/vessel makes a real difference.”
• On investment: “I don’t use scrap value when buying a ship - this is an old assumption. I look at efficiency, speed-consumption & the most competitive design: these drive performance.”
• On commercial advantage: “With bunker prices up & ongoing crisis, having efficient & modern ships gets charterers’ attention & they are willing to pay higher.”
• On industry: “We are all on the same boat now: owners, operators, charterers, crew, suppliers. We need to be flexible & support each other to make this smoother.”
Clear, realistic thinking of all panelists for a market where uncertainty is no longer the exception.
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