Are conventional bulk carriers suitable to carry containers? This question has been raised by several industry bodies in recent weeks and in this article we will look at the technical and legal implications of such conversions. The transportation of co…
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The LNG/LPG shipping segment could take a hit from the incremental rise in global energy prices. At the same time, an increased demand for fossil fuels, aka crude oil, could also emerge, boosting demand for crude tankers. In its latest weekly report, s…
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“ Shipowners need strategies and practical solutions to stay compliant and commercially competitive, while meeting regulatory and stakeholder requirements for decarbonizing vessel and fleet operations,” says Linda Sigrid Hammer, Principal Consultant, E…
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The WTO is now predicting global merchandise trade volume growth of 10.8% in 2021—up from 8.0% forecasted in March—followed by a 4.7% rise in 2022 (Table 1). Growth should moderate as merchandise trade approaches its pre-pandemic long-run trend. Supply…
Global trade rebound beats expectations but marked by regional divergences Read More »
Tanker owners could receive some positive news from the Russian crude oil export market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “after many months of pain, crude tanker owners will finally see an increase in the volume of Russian expo…
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