Asia’s economies are intimately linked to global maritime trade. Cargo vessels sailing from the ports of Northeast Asia’s export giants supply the consumers of North America and Europe, while much of Asia’s energy and natural resources arrive by sea. A…
Suez blockage highlights Asia’s vulnerability to disruptions Read More »
Suppliers in Houston generally have stems of all grades available on short notice. Certain suppliers have tight schedules for dates at the start of the new month. Sea fog and poor visibility shut the Houston Ship Channel temporarily this week, delaying…
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The demolition market has finally seen some action after a few weeks of limited activity and lack of available tonnage. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “after having seen some barren weeks in the recycling field…
Ship Owners Tempted By High Offers for Scrapping their Older Ships Read More »
Last year, satcom specialist IEC Telecom[i] highlighted that demand for digital technology had risen tenfold as maritime businesses embraced new ways of working during the coronavirus pandemic. But why has it taken a pandemic to change attitudes to tec…
How COVID-19 has driven a technology revolution in shipping Read More »
Once again seafarers are falling victim to the lack of focus and joined up thinking from leaders of governments and the maritime industry, which has become apparent during the current on-going crew change crisis. The vaccination lottery that is faced b…
Vaccination lottery for the dry bulk sector Read More »