Among most global trades, intra-Asian rates have seen considerable increases in recent years, though the costs on the world’s busiest container trade have not risen as quickly as in other places. In the first half of January, spot rates from the main C…
Xeneta: Intra-Asian Spot Rates Contribute to Rising Manufacturing Costs in The Region Read More »
Do you know exactly how many regulations and laws govern today’s shipping? For an industry that’s about 5,000 years old and moves approximately 90% of the world’s goods, while navigating some of the most challenging environments on in…
Four inefficient shipping regulations that no one talks about Read More »
VLSFO bunker supply remains tight in Singapore due to an ongoing shortage of blends, and with lead times standing at 9-11 days out. Similarly, HSFO380 stems require up to 12 days ahead in the port, while LSMGO availability is better in the bunkering hu…
ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook Read More »
The decarbonization of shipping – responsible for 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions but more than 80% of global trade – is rapidly moving up the agenda, for policymakers and industry alike. Last autumn more than 200 organizations from the mar…
How green corridors can enable the transition to zero-emission shipping Read More »
For international shipping to decarbonize, zero-emission fuels need to become the dominant fuel source by the 2040s. However, there is an urgent need for the development of policies that can close the competitiveness gap and accelerate the maritime zer…