As blockchain technology (of cryptocurrency fame) develops, it has gained its fair share of supporters and detractors, but despite this, it is quickly being adopted by the marine industry because of its proven ability to optimise costs. “Shipping is a …
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Newbuilding ordering activity picked up considerably over the past week. In its latest weekly report, Allied Shipbroking said that “the newbuilding market was overflood with news about an ordering spree made by CSSC Leasing last week. This included the…
Newbuilding Ordering Spree Underway With Chinese Owners Leading the “Pack” Read More »
Parts 1 and 2 of the series explored the scope of Regulation 14.1.3, provided an analysis of the contractual, penal and coverage risks which face owners and charterers, and explored the challenges to compliance and enforcement faced by different partie…
Options available to shipping companies and associated funding Read More »
While there may be valid trading reasons that give rise to bill of lading difficulties, there is an unhealthy under-belly of criminal activity. TT Talk canvassed some trading issues relating to bills of lading in the December 2018 edition. Reference wi…
The IMB NVOCC Register – Reducing bills of lading risks Read More »
The dry bulk market seems unable to recover, having entered 2019 in a dire state, out of which is seems unable to recover. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “the dry bulk sector is in the doldrums, with most market pa…
Dry Bulk: Seasonality or Something Deeper Behind the Dry Bulk Market’s Downfall? Read More »