There has been some discussion on the consistent variation of sailing speed during major Brazilian round routes to find a solution to save fuel and reduce emissions by understanding speed patterns. According to Bulkers at Sea Fleet metrics, the speed o…
Speed, key to reduce carbon emission and indicators for freight demand Read More »
More disruptions due to COVID outbreaks and a possible early summit in this year’s peak season kept ocean rates extremely high though mostly level in August, with the Freightos Baltic Global index ending the month at $10,321/FEU. That is only a 1% mont…
FBX Index Now 430% Higher Than a Year Ago, Nearly Eight Times the Pre-Pandemic Norm Read More »
VLSFO and LSMGO grades are widely available in Europe and Africa, while HSFO is in tight supply for prompt deliveries in certain ports this week. Low sulphur fuels are generally readily available for prompt deliveries in major ports across Europe and S…
ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook Read More »
Today sees the launch of DNV, the world’s leading classification society’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050, part of the Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) suite of reports. Conceived to help shipowners navigate the technologies and fuels needed to meet g…
DNV’s new ‘decarbonization stairway’ model helps shipowners navigate newbuild dilemmas Read More »
Almost as long as scrubber technology has been commercially available for shipping, questions have been raised about the potential longevity of the technology. The potential for extending the scope of scrubber technology beyond reducing SOx emissions f…
Scrubbers for the future Read More »