The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), with support from BIMCO, is launching an extensive online survey to identify to which extent the maritime industry believes there is a need for wider adoption of bunker licensing schemes and mass fl…
IBIA and BIMCO launch survey to identify need for bunker licencing Read More »
Members of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in branches around the world are seeing benefits from stronger shipping markets. Although market improvements over the past twelve months were uneven, and some parts of the global shipping industry were…
Experiencing stronger shipping markets Read More »
ESG – environmental, social, and governance – is a term that is increasingly being applied to shipping. While its roots were in financing, more of shipping’s stakeholders are being expected to uphold ESG values in broking, chartering, trading, lo…
No escaping ESG requirements Read More »
Dry bulk carriers are the workhorses of the sea, comprising over 20% of the global merchant fleet. Often considered to be simpler vessels in terms of technology, they now have to meet the same tightening efficiency and environmental standards as all ot…
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Forward interest has started to build in line with the launch of cleared futures on 28 February 2022, with a market building largely on the longer-dated periods beyond the end of 2022. 2023 has attracted most of the interest across Asia to Europe and A…
FBX Index February: Looking forward Read More »