A high-level OECD report on 3D printing technologies has concluded that it is premature to suggest that 3D printing technology will ‘replace’ trade, dispelling the hyped warning of the same over the past few years. 3D printing technologies have caught …
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It was announced this week that American satellite company, Viasat, would acquire its British rival, Inmarsat, in a deal worth $7.3 billion USD. This represents a big jump from the $6 billion Inmarsat was sold for in 2019 (completed in January 2020) by…
Strictly Come Dancing, Viasat’s New Dance Partner, Inmarsat Read More »
Prompt deliveries are tight in Panama, and Montevideo is still out of VLSFO. Panama’s bunker market remains tight, with lead times of around 4-5 days advised from suppliers that can deliver prompt in Balboa. Some other suppliers require longer lead tim…
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In a buoyant S&P market, up to one third of transactions now make use of pre-sale ship inspections. With transparency increasingly attractive to buyers, Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) directors Jonathan Campbell and James Clayton, and associate Fran…
Pre-sale vessel inspections put S&P in the clear Read More »
Russia and India have recently entered into an agreement whereby Russia will supply up to 40 million tonnes of coking coal to India every year. Drewry believes this trade will have little or no impact on the demand for dry bulk shipping. The Indian gov…
Russia-India coking coal deal unlikely to impact Panamax shipping Read More »