‘Mega-max’ containerships deployed to new trades
Cascade of the very largest vessels threatens freight rates in secondary east-west trades
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February 2019
Ship owners Still Favor S&P Market Over Newbuilding Orders
Ship owners seem to be more inclined to invest in secondhand tonnage, rather than committing to long-term investments, i.e. newbuilding orders, as regulatory and market uncertainty is clouding the industry’s prospects. This seems to be a trend wh…
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IMO: Consistent implementation of 2020 sulphur limit – draft guidelines finalized
The 0.50 percent limit for sulphur content in ships’ fuel oil will take effect on 1 January 2020 and will have a significant beneficial impact on human health and the environment. The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 6) agreed dr…
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China restricts seaborne coal imports
In response to news on China’s Dalian port restricting seaborne coal imports, Wood Mackenzie’s experts provide the following commentary. Wood Mackenzie senior consultant Yu Zhai said: “We estimate China’s seaborne metallurgical …
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