According to the BBC and many other publications US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect. The BBC says, “ The US and China started charging new port fees on each other’s ships on Tuesday, as trade tensions between the world’s …
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Containership charter rates have remained on a steady upwards trajectory this year and remain 200% higher than in 2019, despite slumping spot freight rates (see chart), to which some carriers point as evidence that talk of overcapacity in the market is…
Overpriced charter market is due a correction after 5-year boom Read More »
China’s suspension of US soybean imports amid trade tensions has disrupted seasonal shipping flows, with no cargoes arriving so far this season. Typically, 12 million tonnes move from the US to China between October and November, generating around 120 …
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The maritime industry faces a pivotal moment as it adapts to regulation, including the new IMO Net-Zero Framework (pending adoption), aimed at reducing ship greenhouse gas emissions. DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 offers practical insights and …
Net-zero shipping: Key findings from the latest Maritime Forecast Read More »
At the 17th Annual Capital Link Shipping & Marine Services Forum, held during London International Shipping Week, Windward’s Co-Founder and CEO, Ami Daniel, issued a striking forecast: “In the next 12 to 18 months, you’ll see generative AI change h…
Generative AI Will Reshape Shipping Within 18 Months Read More »