Demolition activity for ships has resumed as lockdown measures are gradually lifted. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas commented “what a difference a week makes! With Eid celebrations coming to end and lockdown restrictions…
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If the past few months have taught us anything, it is that people, businesses and governments can act quickly when they have no alternative. Even the most risk-averse companies were left unprepared when the Coronavirus (COVID-19) began its rapid spread…
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Demand for Vehicle Carriers is down significantly since the onset of COVID-19. This article will look at how much demand has fallen, both globally and across some of the main trades, if there are any green shoots of demand recovery for the sector, and …
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Ship owners seem to be more active in the newbuilding and S&P markets, at least over the course of the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “following a generous second half of May in terms of reported contracting…
Newbuilding Activity on the Rise as World Trade Resumes Read More »
COVID-19 will have both short-term and long-term implications for the marine insurance market. On 30 March 2020, as part of two IUMI webinars, HFW presented on the potential implications for marine insurers, and the issues being faced by insureds. We h…
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