We’re delighted to partner with Mercy Ships, donating a portion of our commission to deliver life-changing surgeries & medical aid to those in Africa who need it. This partnership reflects our core values of integrity, collaboration, and shared success.
IG expands market intelligence offering with new services at Geneva Dry 2026
IG has today (28 April) unveiled a new set of market intelligence services at Geneva Dry 2026, aimed at simplifying increasingly complex dry bulk and commodity markets.
IFCHOR GALBRAITHS opens applications for 2026 residential training programme
Now in its sixth decade, the IG Shipping Course brings together participants from across shipping and adjacent sectors for two weeks of structured commercial training in the UK.
Two paths, one IG Talent Programme
There is no single path into shipbroking. IG’s Talent Programme provides structured exposure to the industry, combining mentorship, live market experience and progressive responsibility to support different personalities and career journeys.
Riding Brazil’s commodity boom: IG’s new Rio office
Credibility and face-to-face relationships remain fundamental to doing business in Brazil’s shipping market. These long-established local strengths are now supported by IG’s global data, market intelligence and trade flows.
IG continues Americas expansion
IG has reached a definitive agreement with Brazilian dry bulk shipbroker Aries Shipping, reinforcing its strategic focus on developing strong local expertise in South America.
Net-Zero Framework adoption postponed: what next?
Last week’s decision at the IMO to adjourn the formal adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) raises the risk of increased regulatory fragmentation and the possibility that FuelEU will expand in scope. What investment decisions should owners make in the face of such huge regulatory uncertainty?
Ten years a researcher
A decade after joining IG, Jake Seed reflects on his journey from graduate to Senior Research Analyst. He shares how curiosity, data, and teamwork have shaped his career in tanker research.
Mercy Ships Cargo Day coming soon
On 5 November 2025, IG will join the maritime community in supporting Mercy Ships Cargo Day. Through the new “Bulk for Mercy” initiative, driven by the Dry Bulk Committee, the sector aims to double last year’s $500,000 contribution to help fund hospital ships delivering free care in Africa.
2024 EUA Surrender: Did shipping pass its first compliance test?
Shipping now pays directly for its emissions and carbon has a price. IG’s Head of Sustainability Trifon Tsentides looks at how the industry can best manage the financial implications of compliance.
2026 shaping up as landmark year for dry bulk
IG co-CEO Manu Ravano told LISW delegates that 2026 could mark a turning point for dry bulk, with 700 new bulk carriers set for delivery. Despite muted orders and rising demolitions, structural drivers support a positive outlook.
IG opens new US Flag tanker desk in Houston
IFCHOR GALBRAITHS (IG) has opened a new US Flag desk in Houston focused on tanker spot fixtures and projects. The team is led by Ryan Jurewicz, with broking and operational support from Greg Kurantowicz, Peyton Hutchens and Mike Jurewicz, all previously of Braemar Shipping.
The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and the Road Ahead for Global Shipping
The IMO has adopted a draft amendment to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention approving a Net-Zero shipping policy framework by or around 2050. Set to take effect in 2028, the “J9 Bridge” style scheme as it is known, sets out a two-tiered carbon pricing mechanism & fuel standard, which if adopted late this year, will make shipping the first industry of any to have a global carbon price agreed with internationally mandated emissions reduction targets.
Shipbroking Majors unite to launch Ocean Recap, the new solution in the Recap & Charter Party management space
London, 2025: In a pioneering collaboration, five of the world’s leading shipbroking firms – Arrow, Gibson Shipbrokers, Howe Robinson, IFCHOR GALBRAITHS and SSY – have united to introduce Ocean Recap – a purpose-built Recap and Charter Party management platform.
IG Sustainability and Maritime Carbon Solutions at the webinar “Bureau Veritas presents: OrbitMI’s ecosystem approach to FuelEU Maritime”
At a recent webinar hosted by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore and OrbitMI Inc., Eleni Chavredaki from the IG Sustainability and Maritime Carbon Solutions Team, shared insights into the commercial and operational shifts expected as the FuelEU Maritime regulation takes effect.
All eyes on the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 82nd session
This week, the MEPC meets to discuss new GHG reduction measures, including a maritime emissions levy and updates to the CII framework, aimed at aligning global and regional regulations to streamline maritime decarbonisation efforts effectively.
One Year Since Our Merger Party: Celebrating Unity, Values, and Achievements
One year after our internal Greece merger party, we celebrate achievements and a stronger, more united IFCHOR GALBRAITHS driven by a shared vision. Enjoy the video accompanying this article to see our shared values and team spirit.
Insights from the European Climate Summit 2024 – Sailing through the Maritime ETS
At IETA’s European Climate Summit 2024, our co-Head of Sustainability discussed the maritime industry’s adaptation to the EU-ETS, highlighting the challenges and strategic responses essential for complying with upcoming regulatory milestones and facilitating the global shift towards decarbonisation.
Red Sea diversion and sectoral EUA demand
Rerouted shipping via Cape of Good Hope raises emissions, with a modest immediate EUA demand impact. Read the latest IG Sustainability short report analysing costs, risk, and environmental implications.
Inside the EU-ETS Era
As COP28 calls for fossil fuel abandonment, the shift to green fuels necessitates substantial financial investment and cross-industry collaboration for effective decarbonisation. The EU-ETS, now live and counting, offers a framework for impactful maritime sector transformation.
Maritime Carbon Solutions’ Emissions Estimator gives predictability on voyage costs with EU ETS on Orbit platform
MCS, a joint venture between IFCHOR GALBRAITHS and OrbitMI, utilizes an Emissions Estimator tool, powered by AI and voyage data that provides real-time CO2 predictions, supporting shipowners in EU ETS preparation and compliance.