A lack of procedural compliance and complacency were key factors in several marine accident investigations concluded so far in 2021, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).The agency said it determined the probable cause of the fl…
NTSB Finds Complacency, Lack of Procedural Compliance in Recent Marine Accidents Read More »
The smaller bulker segment used to be something of a “pariah” in the dry bulk market, with larger units attracting most of the investment interest and headlines. However, this trend seems to be reversing now. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker All…
Dry Bulk Market: The Handy Sector Fights Back Read More »
The rapid recovery of the global economy that started at the end of the first wave has come with a much faster rebound in global trade than initially expected. This has come with significant supply chain disruptions causing many different types of shor…
Container and shipping shortage piles pressure on prices Read More »
Asia’s economies are intimately linked to global maritime trade. Cargo vessels sailing from the ports of Northeast Asia’s export giants supply the consumers of North America and Europe, while much of Asia’s energy and natural resources arrive by sea. A…
Suez blockage highlights Asia’s vulnerability to disruptions Read More »
Suppliers in Houston generally have stems of all grades available on short notice. Certain suppliers have tight schedules for dates at the start of the new month. Sea fog and poor visibility shut the Houston Ship Channel temporarily this week, delaying…
ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook Read More »