Nikolaos Apodiakos represents the third generation of bulk carrier owner, Victoria Steamship Co. Ltd, which was set up by his grandfather in London in 1946. Today, as agents for ship management company Blue Planet Shipping, the company has a fleet of 1…
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The tanker market showed signs of strength during the month of October, OPEC said in its latest monthly report. Dirty spot freight rates rose across the board due to a strong start to the month before weakening in the second half of October amid ample …
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The recent political shift in the US has brought renewed focus on the evolving sanctions landscape, particularly for the maritime industry. The increasing complexity of compliance requirements, the challenges faced by industry players – especiall…
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In recent years, disruption to Red Sea shipping routes and global sanctions have forced ships to take longer routes, increasing emissions in the first half of 2024 by six per cent compared to the previous year. Already responsible for around three per …
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Chinese shipyards have attracted significantly more business during 2024. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that Chinese yards have “experienced a 17% y-o-y surge in new orders across the four main sectors (BC, Tanker, Gas, and Conta…
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