A number of bearish factors have been building up in the dry bulk market, as a result of the latest developments in the dry bulk commodities’ spectrum. Starting with iron ore, shipbroker Banchero Costa noted in its latest weekly report, that “fol…
Every second, value is exchanged up and down the supply chain, be this goods, services, money or data. Each exchange is a transaction, which must be fast, precise and easily agreed upon by those participating. Blockchain technology, also known as “dist…
Blockchains: the next supply chain revolution? Read More »
What do we mean by ’autonomous’? The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) recognises that autonomy is a ‘spectrum’ yet, for the purposes of examining regulatory changes, it has defined a MASS as a ship which, to a varying degree, can o…
Maritime autonomous surface ships – identifying and covering the risks Read More »
Ship owners seem to be more inclined to invest in secondhand tonnage, rather than committing to long-term investments, i.e. newbuilding orders, as regulatory and market uncertainty is clouding the industry’s prospects. This seems to be a trend wh…
Ship owners Still Favor S&P Market Over Newbuilding Orders Read More »
The 0.50 percent limit for sulphur content in ships’ fuel oil will take effect on 1 January 2020 and will have a significant beneficial impact on human health and the environment. The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 6) agreed dr…
IMO: Consistent implementation of 2020 sulphur limit – draft guidelines finalized Read More »