Commercial shipping is the backbone of international trade. In terms of tonne-miles maritime transport makes up by far the largest share of total global transport. In 2015 maritime transportation represented 71% of total transport. While shipping is a …
Exploratory Data Analysis of Bunker Prices Read More »
2021 so far has been a ground breaking year for the shipping industry and global Trade flows, as the world recovers from the onset of the Covid pandemic last year. This half year review will use VesselsValue Trade data to delve into some of the reasons…
A Groundbreaking First Half For Shipping Read More »
Launched yesterday, the new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of o…
New BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report warns of serious potential officer shortage Read More »
The maritime industry and ports are capital-intensive sectors. They’ve transitioned over the decades, based on the principle of economies of scale, massification and the integration of several key players into giant logistics supply chains. The quest f…
Turbulent prices on the high seas: Are calmer waters on the horizon? Read More »
Methanol as a commercially and technically viable marine fuel is gaining greater traction over other alternative bunkers, including LNG, as more shipowners adopt the clean burning fuel as price spreads narrow and production ramps up. Speaking at a virt…
Methanol-Fuelled Ships Less Costly To Build And Operate Than Those Burning LNG Read More »