The enthusiasm for newbuild orders across most shipping markets has started to wane after over 10 billion dollars were committed in the first quarter of 2018. The total committed to new deliveries is now the lowest since the start of 2016. Ordering tre…
10 Billion USD Spent on Newbuilds in H1 2018 Read More »
Dry bulkers’ prices could offer some scope of research and historical comparison, as shipbroker Intermodal suggests that there are investment opportunities to be found. In a recent weekly note after this year’s Posidonia Exhibition, the shi…
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The Methanol Institute has welcomed the decision of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to invite the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop a standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol as a marine fuel and a standard for meth…
ISO specification is another step forward for Methanol as marine fuel Read More »
Many Europeans see the policies of US President Donald Trump as isolationist and anti-trade. Nevertheless, something they do not consider is that European tariffs are on average much higher than those in the US. Experts are anticipating a considerable …
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Ship charterers of tankers are prepared to pay significant premium in order to secure tonnage fitted with scrubber technology, ahead of IMO’s 2020 rule. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “one of the most hotly debated subjects in…
Ships Fitted with Scrubbers Most Preferred by Charterers Read More »