With a new year comes new regulatory changes. For the maritime industry, this year’s changes focus heavily on operational safety, introducing more stringent standards for fire-fighting equipment, life-saving appliances, cargo securing, and winch operat…
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The shipping markets have started off the new year unusually well. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “January has traditionally been the month that tests optimism. Dry bulk, in particular, has a habit of starting the year with a…
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Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from pilot projects to fleet level deployment across global shipping. From collision avoidance and route optimisation to machinery monitoring and compliance support, AI is increasingly positioned as a solution …
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Capesize Tonne Miles to China While the WAUS–China trade remains the largest by volume, the Africa–North China Capesize route has seen a larger increase in tonne-mile demand over the last year than the Brazil–China route. The dry bulk freight market ha…
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More newbuilding orders were reported over the past week, many of which were for modern container shipping tonnage. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the bulk sector, Greek owner Safe Bulkers placed an order of 2 x 82…
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