Those hoping for some illumination on the famous cyclicality of the global shipping markets and the never-say-die attitude of the industry's key players were treated to a live example at the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum at Posidonia.

Dry bulk's recovery story has put the market back in focus and John Michael Radziwill's GoodBulk is seeking to tap into the rising tide of rates and sentiment to list in the US.