As the maritime industry prepares to enter 2026, technology group Wärtsilä has identified four important trends that will affect global shipping in 2026. From the rise of digitalisation and big data to the growing importance of flexible decarbonisation…
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More newbuilding orders for dry bulk carriers were reported during the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the bulk sector, Singaporean owner Winning International placed an order for 2 x 325,000 dwt ore carr…
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As the industry explores multiple decarbonization pathways, methanol is gaining attention as a practical and scalable alternative fuel for deep-sea shipping. This is supported by over 450 methanol-capable vessels in operation and on order and technical…
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The transportation of liquefied natural gas (‘LNG’) will always involve a small part of the liquid cargo evaporating during carriage. This evaporation of the cargo, which varies in amount from ship to ship depending on design, is completely normal and …
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The orderbook for bulkers hasn’t been refilled so far in 2025, with owners hesitant to place more orders, closing in at the lowest level since almost a decade. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “during the past few weeks, we …
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