Avocados, fish, blueberries – today, consumers all over the world expect to be able to buy the freshest products at their local supermarket throughout the year. This, of course, would be impossible without reefer containers transporting temperature sen…
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Scrubber installations, new dual-fuel engines, conversions, ballast-water treatment systems are all on the menu for ship owners looking to extend the life of their fleet beyond the… dreaded 2020. As a result, ship-repair yards are having to cope with a…
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The marine fuel supply chain is facing renewed challenges. Various port authorities have cracked down on some bunker suppliers and removed their licences. More recently, attempts by some suppliers to blend with cutter stock or shale oil to meet minimum…
Marine fuel – a toxic mix? Read More »
After a strong gauge in July, the new data show a negative trend. The sharpest slowdown is expected for emerging markets, which are most exposed to any impact from rising trade tensions. In September, a major setback in exports is expected in South Kor…
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It’s demolition activity which will balance out – eventually – the current tonnage overhang in the tanker market, as it did (coupled with a rise in demand) in the dry bulk market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking noted t…
Future Earnings of Existing Fleet is Still Dependant on Demolition Activity Read More »