While it remains a fact that ships’ speed is the single most important variable influencing their CO2 emissions, there are different views as to which regulatory measure is best when it comes to enforcement and achieving the objective of curbing emissi…
BIMCO Points To Ships’ Power As A Mean To Curb Emissions Read More »
Car carrier shipping is expected to continue its slow recovery, supported by improving utilisation and minimal vessel ordering. However, costs are rising while the trade outlook is vulnerable to rising geopolitical risk, which is expected to lead to mo…
Slow car carrier recovery to trigger more distressed asset sales Read More »
The escalating US-China trade war, if not settled in October as per the planned meeting between authorities of the two countries, will impact not only the Transpacific trade route, but also other major trade routes as China is the main demand driver. T…
A trade-war punch to chemical shipping Read More »
A top priority for all shipowners, operators, managers, and crews is the safety of the crew, vessel, and cargo. Data collected through global port State control (PSC) inspections indicate that deficiencies in safety equipment, procedures, and the failu…
The Marshall Islands Registry: Safe Operations = Successful Operations Read More »
Capesize This week marked further considerable decline in rates for the Capesize market. While the market was tempered at the beginning of the week with a slight uptick, this ray of hope for owners was cast aside for the market to build momentum to the…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Down Once More Read More »