Ship tracks, the polluted marine clouds that trail ocean-crossing vessels, are a signature of modern trade. Like ghostly fingerprints, they trace shipping lanes around the globe, from the North Pacific to the Mediterranean Sea. But in 2020, satellite o…
Fuel Regulation Reduced Air Pollution from Shipping Read More »
With regulatory changes looming as soon as 2023, and the longer-term challenges set by the IMO’s 2030 and 2050 deadlines, our 2022 Alternative Fuels member survey reveals the current state of play as shipowners continue their decarbonisation efforts. I…
Decarbonisation developments and challenges: The barriers Read More »
The ship recycling market continues to be plagued by the letter of credit issue, which has taken a toll on some yards in the Bangladeshi market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “another quiet week has been witne…
Letters of Credit Hampering the Ship Recycling Market Read More »
As emissions regulatory and policy decisions continue to “ramp up” across maritime, Clarksons Research is closely tracking uptake of “green” technology that will impact the shipping industry’s 851mt (2021: 822mt, 2008: 1,0…
Clarksons: Record Number of Alternative Fuel Capable Newbuildings Ordered in 2022 Read More »
The last time we took the Shipping Confidence survey to market, Russia had not yet invaded Ukraine. This edition of the Shipping Confidence Report should reflect the impact of the conflict on the shipping industry. In fact, there has been a small drop …
Shipping Confidence Drops From Historic Highs Read More »