The West African container trade covers some twenty-five countries, with twenty possessing direct access to a coastline. It is a market that has developed greatly in recent years and is home to some of Africa’s most vibrant, promising markets, such as …
West Africa – A vibrant but troubled trade Read More »
When the annual survey for Berge Bulk’s Large Capesize (LCS) bulker Berge Zugspitze came due in the spring of 2020, travel restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic prohibited conducting a traditional on-board survey. Berge Bulk reached ou…
Remote annual surveys – offering a digital alternative Read More »
The hot topic in the merchant industry at the moment is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2050 target of reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) from shipping by 50% compared to 2008 levels. This comes in addition to previously established NOx and …
Creating future-proof bulkers and tankers Read More »
Shipping is navigating a unique period of disruption. As the sector looks to rebuild and restructure in the short and medium term beyond the events of 2020, many of the long-term impacts of the year will not be clear for some time. Whatever happens, it…
Blending human insight and digitalisation for a new era of ship agency Read More »
Capesize A quiet end to the week could not disguise the improved sentiment in the capesize market, with several brokers suggesting that this may simply represent a precursor to another move upwards. The timecharter average climbed $1,282 to close at $1…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Segment Ends Week on a High Read More »