The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) fears ‘chaos and confusion’ unless the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) urgently resolves some serious issues concerning the successful implementation of the 0.5 percent sulphur in marine fuel cap…
Sulphur Cap Chaos in 2020 Warn World’s Shipowners Read More »
With the geopolitical side of the oil markets taking over, the tanker freight market is looking for more signs of a sustained recovery. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Affinity Research said that “this week has been off to a good start, as we a…
Tanker Market Looking For More Upside Momentum This Week Read More »
The United States (US) unilateral withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal is unlikely to have any significant impact on the global crude oil trade and tonnage demand in the tanker market,as long as the deal is honored by the other signatories, and Saudi …
US sanctions on Iran to have limited effect on crude trade and tanker demand Read More »
The oil market is experienced the full force of the Iran sanctions and shipping is next in line. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “we are following through from last week’s insight on the crude oil market jump, as de…
Turmoil on the Oil Markets and the Tanker Conundrum Read More »
Our last briefing described the opportunities and challenges of Port Community Systems (PCS) in the digital transformation of ocean shipping. PCS should be active in pivoting the maritime industry towards inland operations as we have witnessed more str…
Land-Sea integration – the new frontier of shipping Read More »