We know more about what the landscape for East-West container services will look like in 2025 after this week, but there is still plenty of uncertainty with the final network to be dictated by external events. The reshaping of container alliances and t…
Alliance networks taking shape Read More »
China’s import and export cargo demand could offer mixed prospects in the coming months. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “China’s exports surged in August at the fastest pace in nearly 18 months. This significant growth,…
Dry Bulk Market: Mixed Signals for Future Cargo Demand from China Read More »
Terminals sometimes require an owner to accept certain conditions before allowing the vessel to access or use their facilities, typically in the form of a “Conditions of Use” document, “Port Liability Agreement” or similar (COU)…
Conditions of Use (COUs): the charterers’ perspective Read More »
Void spaces Tanker men are usually familiar with the dangers of cargo tanks and other enclosed spaces; they are used to the problems of gas-freeing and checking for dangerous gases and lack of oxygen. They have the equipment and understand the need for…
A surveyor’s survival Read More »
The ship recycling market has remained in “struggle” mode over the past week. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), a leading cash buyer of ships said that “ship recycling activities across all major destinations continue to str…
Ship Recycling Market Still Struggling Read More »