There is some good news for international ships, which are flying either a Republic of Korean flag (South Korea) or a Chinese five-star flag, sailing between China and South Korea. Taking into account the difficulties found in conducting a safe and eff…
China and South Korea agree on ballast water exchange rules Read More »
Leading figures from the Greek shipping market gathered in Athens, Greece for the third in a series of global seminars designed to educate the industry on the potential of methanol as a marine fuel. The seminar held in late May, organised by consultanc…
Demand drivers and freight rates Iran, Libya and Venezuela face export limitations because of sanctions and internal political troubles. At the same time, US exports of crude oil are growing fast because of pricing and politics. “We have mobilised all …
Tanker Shipping: While we wait for 2020 to kick in, it’s all about politics Read More »
In recent years, noise emitted by ships has become a prioritized environmental concern for sea ports. Tightening regulations reflect increasing public awareness of the health effects of noise and an international trend towards developing housing projec…
Muffling the rumble Read More »
Fleet growth expected to outstrip demand growth in 2019 and 2020, making the near future look unappealing. Demand drivers and freight rates It’s been a rollercoaster ride for the dry bulk market in 2019. The market fell from slightly profitable levels …
Dry Bulk: A Struggling Market Gets All Hyped Up By Capesize Volatility Read More »