Maritime energy transition The IMO’s April meeting of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is intended to continue the review of existing short-term measures, decide on mid-term measures, and prepare strategies to manage some of the turbu…
MEPC 83 – crunch time on various fronts but consensus on a probable outcome Read More »
Despite the rising trade tensions, China is still the main destination for US soybeans. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “total seaborne exports of soybeans in calendar (Jan-Dec) 2024 declined by -5.0% year-on-year to 14…
Dry Bulk Shipping: China The Dominant Market for US Soybeans Read More »
Shipping is at a critical juncture as it grapples with the complexities of the newest regional emissions legislation from the EU – FuelEU Maritime – all the while keeping a weather eye on discussions of impending global regulations from the Internation…
Idealism versus reality on emissions regulations Read More »
The advent of the decarbonisation era is far from fiction and a variety of regulations, as well as economic considerations, call for the use of non-conventional fuel sources with less CO2 emissions. In this context, the use of Liquified Natural Gas (LN…
LNG: Clauses for TCP and bunker terms Read More »
The shipping market stands to benefit from falling oil prices, as fuel oil costs will diminish as well, while the dry bulk segment in particular could enjoy further tailwinds. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “Asia’s seaborne i…