The key trends and current challenges for the shipping industry and their impact to the shipping finance teams were presented during the “The PwC Annual Shipping Industry Finance Update” event organized by PwC Greece. Key trends and hot topics in the s…
PwC: Maritime Industry Faces Series of Challenges Impacting Shipping Finance Read More »
In recent weeks, Australian coal cargoes have been facing increasing delays clearing customs at Chinese ports. Most recently, it was reported that Dalian Port, in North China, has banned Australian coal from being received. This Insight aims to explain…
China Discourages Australian Coal Imports Read More »
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 »