The attractiveness of a career at sea has been an industry concern for a number of years. Long periods away from home, increasing administrative demands for paperwork on board, and the threat of criminalisation being major factors. Covid-19 impacts, wh…
Seafarer supply is expected to tighten heralding higher manning costs Read More »
Liberalising global maritime transport has far-reaching benefits, according to the International Chamber of Shipping – and it’s not just the maritime industry that would gain. A study from the ICS has recommended that national economies work toge…
Trade liberalisation a rapid route to recovery Read More »
With all the crucial operations and decision-making that goes into running a vessel, the importance of good food and nutrition can sometimes end up overlooked. But it goes hand in hand with investing in crew members, their career development and promot…
Overview After a turbulent year, low demand looks set to plague the market in the coming months combined with too many ships fighting for too few cargoes in both the crude oil and oil product segments. Demand drivers and freight rates The realities of …
Bunker fuels could get tighter in the US as refineries take time to recover from last week’s big freeze, and there are also pockets of tightness in bunker ports further south. Bunker terminals and suppliers in the Houston area are clearing backlogs aft…
ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook Read More »