Leading research and consultancy provider Maritime Strategies International (MSI) forecasts that tanker contracting in 2024 will reach its second highest level ever. The first 11 months of 2024 saw near-record levels of tanker contracting, with 55m dwt…
Out with a bang? MSI puts 2024 tanker orders on course for second highest total Read More »
Crude tanker owners will continue to enjoy attractive earnings in 2025 amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties, as slow fleet growth and increased long-haul trade will keep tonnage utilisation high. While VLCC rates will benefit from a surge in lo…
The momentum of high earnings will continue in 2025 for crude tanker owners Read More »
The new rules form part of the EU’s persistent drive to reduce GHG emissions within the European airspace and they will introduce a new set of obligations and compliance requirements for the shipping sector. From a practical perspective, the key concer…
FuelEU Maritime: Vessels, emissions and scope Read More »
The dry bulk market is poised for an upside in earnings as global and regional environmental regulations will reshape vessel supply. The higher earnings are coupled with higher fragmentation in the freight market as vessel movement will continue to ada…
Bright earnings outlook as vessel speed reduction limits supply expansion Read More »
Shipping must be open to sharing the risks associated with emissions reduction to enable the uptake of energy savings devices and technologies (ESDs/ESTs) and digital applications. The responsibility of investing in and driving the uptake of new soluti…
Risk sharing key component to viable emissions reduction Read More »