Attempts to assess China’s macro-economic outlook have been complicated by the ongoing trade dispute with the USA. Greater negative risks are implied by trade tension. So far, consequences for China have been limited and the economy has performed solid…
China’s economy, a mesmerising focus for shipping Read More »
Since we published our comment on 15 June on the very serious issues with contaminated fuel faced by ship owners in the US Gulf there has been no meaningful resolution. Anecdotally it would appear that, to date, more than one hundred vessels have been …
Contaminated fuels: IBIA update and request for support to develop solutions Read More »
As we’ve entered the month of summer holidays for many, demolition activity has kept its lackluster performance. In its latest weekly report, Clarkson Platou Hellas commented that “with regards to the lack of tonnage now clearly evident in the ma…
August “Blues” in the Ships’ Demolition Market Read More »
Imagine walking into a car rental company in order to take delivery of a car you booked for your holidays. The employee greets you, takes you to the parking space, shows you two identical cars and lets you know that one car burns normal fuel while the …
Owners dilemma on sulphur emissions Read More »
The medium term outlook for global container port demand growth is positive thanks to strong underlying economic momentum across the world’s major economies. While there may be clouds on the horizon in the form of tariff and trade war fears, economic f…
Container terminal utilisation levels set to rise… trade wars permitting Read More »