Below, we look at several of the more important domestic and international regulations with amendments that enter into force in 2025. We encourage members and clients to ensure that their crew and shore staff are familiar with them prior to their entry…
Charting the 2025 maritime regulatory landscape Read More »
“In January, grain shipments to China are estimated to fall 51% y/y, partly due to a decline in import demand for soya beans caused by low crusher margins. Although Chinese soya bean production decreased 1% y/y in 2024, inventories are high after a sur…
BIMCO: Grain shipments to China drop 51% amid low demand Read More »
The global demolition activity declined to 368 units being demolished during 2024, versus 449 in 2023 and a further 414 in 2022. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “in June 2025, the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) is set to enter …
Global Demolition Activity in 2024 Down to 368 Units Read More »
The re-routing of merchant ships around Cape of Good Hope instead of crossing the Bab-al-Mandab has not only led to significant changes in trade patterns and tonne-mile demand, but has also resulted in certain operational challenges, especially regardi…
The Red Sea crisis – not the sole reason for higher ship operating costs Read More »
Shipping generates 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This could increase to 10% if current trends continue, according to Transport & Environment – a non-profit organisation dedicated to decarbonising transport in Europe by 2050. To alter cours…
Five ways to cut emissions from shipping Read More »