The IMO Secretariat has submitted a summarised report on the data collected in 2024 through the IMO Data Collection System (DCS). This data will be reviewed by the MEPC during its next session in April 2026. Drewry’s Energy Transition team closely trac…
IMO DCS 2024: A reality check for shipping Read More »
US LNG exports rose significantly during 2025, with EU importing the most. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “global seaborne LNG trade grew sharply until 2022, then almost flatlined in 2023-2024, rebounding strongly in 2…
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One of the quieter but more consequential themes to emerge from conversations in Davos this year was not any single policy proposal or statement, but a shared recognition that the architecture of global cooperation is changing. The language of “multila…
BIMCO: A world less joined-up – what does this mean for the future of shipping? Read More »
With a new year comes new regulatory changes. For the maritime industry, this year’s changes focus heavily on operational safety, introducing more stringent standards for fire-fighting equipment, life-saving appliances, cargo securing, and winch operat…
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The shipping markets have started off the new year unusually well. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “January has traditionally been the month that tests optimism. Dry bulk, in particular, has a habit of starting the year with a…
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