Ship owners have kept investing in the newbuilding market, with tankers at the forefront. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa commented that “in the tanker sector, Netherlands’ Ferus Smit booked an order for 2 x 4,500 dwt product car…
Ship Owners Placing More Tanker Orders Read More »
Over the past decade, shipping has made major strides in improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Hull optimisation, wind-assisted propulsion and digital fuel management are helping vessels burn less energy than ever before. Yet even as ships …
Why adaptation, not just efficiency, will define maritime performance Read More »
Container shipping has less to lose from the Iran conflict compared to other shipping sectors, but it cannot escape disruption and higher costs. It is the latest in a long series of industry disruptions. Container shipping stocks were up on Monday (2 M…
Iran conflict: A container shipping perspective Read More »
Shipping is once again a major component of an escalating global crisis, this time in the Middle East. However, could the markets be pricing in too much geopolitical risk? In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the latest escalat…
How Much Is Too Much Geopolitical Risk? Shipping at The Epicenter of Another Crisis Read More »
Shipping has again been at the “frontline” of geopolitical events, with a >90% drop in vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on vessels and ports, damage to energy infrastructure and highly volatile charter markets. After a dramatic week…
Shipping Markets Hit Record Highs: Taking Stock Read More »