Digitalization in shipping shouldn’t be regarded as a thing for the future, or some abstract idea that could (or not) offer valuable contribution to the way the industry works. It’s actually happening right now and has been for quite some time. New sof…
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Lead times have been steady in Singapore for all three main fuel grades in the past week, and VLSFO supply improves in Fujairah. There is now more fuel oil stored in Singapore than there was on average per week in May and April. Singapore’s residual fu…
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Finalisation of the International Maritime Organization’s scoping exercise for autonomous ship safety crystallises the direction and scale of the regulatory task ahead, writes Päivi Haikkola* In mid-May 2021, after understandable delays related to COVI…
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Capesize The Capesize market found little to support levels this week as a steady slide in rates saw the 5TC drop $4,681 over the week to settle at $20,933. The market was at a similar level only back in late March / early April where the 5TC found som…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Find New Levels of Support Read More »
In spite of errors and weaknesses the AIS in combination with low orbit satellites and affordable connectivity with low latency, will create a land of opportunity for the marine traffic and commercial shipping. The race has already started, so therefor…
AIS and the Main Categories of AIS Challenges Read More »