The Capesize market has taken a turn for the worse, after a sustained period of rises, with owners now worried that the market could be overcorrecting. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “the enthusiasm amongst Capesiz…
Dry Bulk Market: Ship Owners’ Enthusiasm Turns to Concern as Rates Plunge Read More »
A high-level OECD report on 3D printing technologies has concluded that it is premature to suggest that 3D printing technology will ‘replace’ trade, dispelling the hyped warning of the same over the past few years. 3D printing technologies have caught …
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It was announced this week that American satellite company, Viasat, would acquire its British rival, Inmarsat, in a deal worth $7.3 billion USD. This represents a big jump from the $6 billion Inmarsat was sold for in 2019 (completed in January 2020) by…
Strictly Come Dancing, Viasat’s New Dance Partner, Inmarsat Read More »
Prompt deliveries are tight in Panama, and Montevideo is still out of VLSFO. Panama’s bunker market remains tight, with lead times of around 4-5 days advised from suppliers that can deliver prompt in Balboa. Some other suppliers require longer lead tim…
ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook Read More »
The $1 trillion infrastructure package headed to President Joe Biden to sign into law will provide a welcome funding injection for America’s inland waterway infrastructure.The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was approved by…
Infrastructure Bill a Huge Boost for US Inland Waterways Read More »