Capesize A more tempered week saw rates soften across all routes with low activity in both basins. Resilience and strong optimism still remains from Owners, yet the tailwinds from smaller classes turned to headwinds early in the week as market sentimen…
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Bunkering demand holds up relatively well While oil demand was significantly hit last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, bunkering demand held up relatively well. IEA numbers show that bunkering fuel demand is estimated to have fallen by around…
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Regardless of the Suez Canal blockade which has stolen the headlines during the past few days, the maritime industry’s importance in the supply chain and the flow of commodities and goods around the world has been highlighted, perhaps in the most promi…
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According to the planned schedules, in the seven days from Tuesday when the Ever Given ran aground, 49 container ships carrying an estimated 400,000 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) were set to pass through the Suez Canal in both directions. The avera…
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Ballast water filters need to withstand the most challenging circumstances in seawater filtration. Why is Cathodic protection considered the industry standard for corrosion prevention, and is it the most effective solution available? A recent report ma…
How Well does Cathodic Protection Negate Corrosion when used in Seawater Filtration? Read More »