The VLCC freight market has gained momentum in the first half of 2025, with earnings generally higher compared to the latter half of 2024. This improvement comes despite various uncertainties and evolving market dynamics, illustrating the market’s resi…
Tariffs, Tensions, and Tonnemiles: A Resilient H1 for VLCC Freight Read More »
When the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) introduced S-57 in 1992, it marked a milestone in maritime history. For the first time, the industry had a unified standard for hydrographic data, laying the foundations for Electronic Navigational…
From S57 to S-100: Charting a smarter future for shipping Read More »
As part of a broader cooperation between the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), the IMO–WISTA Women in Maritime Survey 2024 presents data on the proportion of women working in…
Women in Maritime Survey 2024 offers fresh wake-up call on gender diversity Read More »
The Philippine government sought to introduce a ban on nickel ore exports from 2030 to enhance domestic processing capabilities and advance up the value chain. This decision was rescinded in mid-June, and this insight will look into the effects this wi…
Philippine nickel ore ban reversed, what are the impacts? Read More »
The year 2025 ushered in dramatic shifts, driven by US policy changes under President Trump. Emphasizing an “America first” agenda, the US imposed protectionist tariffs and quotas targeting China, the European Union, Canada, and others. This upheaval n…
Petrofin Research: Ship Financing Prospects for 2025 and beyond Read More »