The problem of uncollected cargo is a perennial problem for NVOCC operators, often resulting in considerable bills on warehousing, container demurrage, and disposal costs. Apart from anything else, there is a significant drain on management resource to…
Uncollected Cargo – mitigating the risks Read More »
The first month of 2019 was lucklustre for the ships’ demolition market, to say the least. As such, the latest news from the Southeast Asia region seems to be positive in terms of market sentiment. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson…
Demolition Market Could Be Set for A Rebound in Demand Read More »
Following an almost total halt in exports of soya beans to China in the last quarter of 2018, the new year has brought new hopes for American farmers and the dry bulk shipping sector. The USDA reported that in the first four weeks of 2019 754,609 tonne…
Trade War Cease-Fire Is Good News For The Dry Bulk Sector Read More »
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 …
Blockchain – The case for digitalising shipping Read More »
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 »