Key Takeaways Lower global interest rates are easing financing for capital-heavy shipping companies like SHIP and GSL. Strong iron ore and bauxite demand and limited fleet growth are boosting prospects of capesize carriers. The consensus estimate for 2026 EPS indicates an increase of 32.7% for SHIP, 3.1% for GSL and 85.1% for KNOP.The shipping industry handles the bulk of global trade and is widely regarded as the backbone of the world economy. Despite this vital role, the Zacks Transportation - Shipping in ...