Explore short articles from Holst on cargo flows, freight markets, planning, risk areas and practical shipping terms. We keep it clear, grounded and useful — so you can better understand the choices behind a smooth shipment
A soft bulk shipping market does not always tighten gradually. More cargo, changing vessel positions, existing contract commitments and a few lost shipping days can quickly reduce the number of realistic options for a specific shipment.
Low water is reducing cargo capacity on European waterways and tightening access around key bottlenecks. For cargo owners, the consequences can reach far beyond the inland leg – from higher transport costs to waiting time and greater commercial exposure during execution.
Holst’s expert Per E. Andersen on oil, geopolitics and the practical choices facing cargo owners in the current bulk market.
A good freight agreement is the foundation. Clear planning helps reduce the risk of extra costs during execution.
Why the same route can be expensive one way — and only make commercial sense the other.
A plain-English guide to flexibility, freight cost stability and the reality of your cargo flow.