With China in virtual lockdown and the rest of the world on high alert for identifying and reacting quickly to signs of novel coronavirus, shipping faces disruption on an unprecedented scale. First reported in late December 2019, the virus originated f…
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Increasing biodiesel consumption due to the rollout of B20 biodiesel programme in Malaysia and B30 programme in Indonesia coupled with low production of palm oil will tighten its supply. Top importers like India and China will counterbalance this gap b…
The dry bulk market is reeling under pressure in the aftermath of the coronavirus outbreak. With the most affected area in China, being predominantly a steel producing region, demand for iron ore has plunged. Additionally, freight rates have plunged as…
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The outbreak of the novel Coronavirus has dented market sentiment and spooked markets around the globe. When China sneezes, we all catch the flu. This especially holds true for the commercial shipping markets, which remain heavily reliant upon China, b…
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Dr Fabian Kock, Head of Environmental Certification, DNV GL – Maritime Dr Fabian Kock joined DNV GL in 2009 after studying mechanical engineering in Hamburg, Sydney and Chennai and subsequently gaining experience in the field of engine developmen…
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