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…
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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…
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European bunker hubs continue to have readily available supplies of low sulphur fuels. High sulphur fuels can also be procured at short notice in many of the larger ports, while the Canary Islands and South Africa have tighter availability. There are f…
ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook Read More »
Activity in the S&P market is “sizzling hot” at the moment, with more owners entering the market for second hand tonnage. An improved freight rate market is seen as the main reason for this development. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allie…
Ship Sales Booming as Owners Are Looking to Ride the Wave of Higher Rates Read More »