The monthly record-setting streak that U.S. container import volumes have been posting since mid-2020 came to an end this August. While the August number was down slightly compared with the same month in 2021, it remained above 2.5M TEUs, which is stil…
A newly set-up BIMCO drafting team involving a cross-section of shipowners, charterers, financing and leasing institutions and private practice lawyers from Asia, Europe and the US began work this week to develop a standard letter of quiet enjoyment (L…
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International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) recently formalized its Corporate Services Group (CSG) under the leadership of Theo Xenakoudis. Theo was promoted to Chief Commercial Officer earlier this year to expand client support and busines…
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Highlights – The Baltic Exchange Dry Index (BDI) peaked in late May and has since fallen sharply as lower Chinese demand and adverse global economic developments have impacted expectations. – The IMF has lowered its global economic growth forecast to 3…
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Following a contraction in output of newbuild 20ft shipping containers in 2021, ordering has recovered strongly this year, and contrary to popular opinion Drewry expects its share of the global container equipment fleet to remain above 25% for the fore…
Talk of phasing out the humble 20ft shipping container is misplaced Read More »