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Vessel operating costs surge in 2020 amid COVID-19 impact
Vessel operating costs have risen at their fastest pace in over a decade this year, on higher insura...
CMA CGM rides the trade recovery wave
French container shipping major CMA CGM posted strong business results in the third quarter of 2020 ...
Drewry: A career at sea ever less attractive
The current officer shortfall to crew the global merchant fleet is forecast to widen amid reduced at...
OPEC+ production cuts have dire implications for oil tankers
The agreement of the members of OPEC and its allies to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels of ...
Choppy waters ahead for multipurpose and heavy-lift shipping
Multipurpose and heavy-lift shipping is facing numerous uncertainties and is most likely to see a st...
105 Sailings from Asia to North America and Europe Blanked
Carriers canceled 105 sailings from Asia to North America and Europe/Mediterranean. ...
23 Ultra Large Boxships Set for Delivery in 2020
The 23 new behemoths will join the fleets of three major players. ...
Drewry: Higher BAF Charges to Arrive ahead of IMO 2020
Shippers and forwarders are starting to help carriers cover the additional cost of the cleaner, low-...
Box Spot Rates Rise amid More Idle Ships, Bunker Surcharges
Drewry’s World Container Index swelled by USD 210 in the past two weeks. ...
EU's Palm-Based Biodiesel Ban to Hit Chemical Tankers Demand
The ban on the long-haul trade will have a detrimental impact on the demand for chemical tankers. ...
Drewry: Transpacific Box Trade to See Stronger Growth Soon
The underlying strength of the US economy gives confidence in the longer-term prospects for the Tran...
Faccin Wind Towers Division: a reliable partner for your wind energy project
Faccin Group created a Wind Towers Division within the company. Why? Eng. Andrea Comparin: “Ac...
Maritime Insurance Market Update, Q3 2020
‘Clients, advisors and insurers are in the same boat.’ Effective cooperation is necessary to keep ri...
Drewry: Shipping Container Prices Drop in Challenged Market
Total shipping container production will end the year having fallen 36% compared to 2018, Drewry not...
Drewry: US sanctions bump LNG shipping rates
Tight vessel supply and seasonal firmness in demand have pushed LNG shipping rates to $130,000/day f...
LNG Shipping Rates Rise as Sanctions Hit Vessel Availability
The LNG shipping market finally came to life when a combination of factors worked in tandem to squee...
It’s all about power flow
Integration of renewable energies on a ship – and in other island networks Interview with Jero...
Drewry Downgrades Global Port Throughput Outlook
Drewry now expects global port throughput to rise by 2.6% in 2019, down from the previous 3.0% expec...
Carriers, Shippers to Benefit from Future Online Platforms
Online technology platforms where shipping lines and their customers can negotiate forward contracts...
Slow Car Carrier Recovery to Trigger More Asset Sales
More distressed vessel sales expected amid rising costs and vulnerable trade outlook due to rising g...
“ETICA IP” ROV & USV a staunch green ally for the blue economy indystry & ocean sustainability
By Ioana Laura Grigore. Our concept of blue economy & ocean sustainability in offshore industry ...
Large Bulkers to Benefit from Indonesia's Exports Ban
Although Indonesia’s export ban will fuel large bulkers, it would hurt the demand for small bulkers....
Automation Has Little Medium-Term Impact on Seafarer Demand
The take-up of autonomous shipping may not be as rapid as many industry observers expect, Drewry sai...
Drewry: Capesize Market Spot Rates at Record Highs
Upcoming IMO rules and recovery in Brazil’s iron ore exports to support the continued surge in freig...
Reefer Container Equipment Availability to Remain Tight
Shipping capacity supply and freight rates would be impacted by tight reefer container equipment ava...
Low-Sulphur Fuel to Cost 30% More Than the Current Fuel
Bunker adjustment factors will soar in late 2019 and “will be very volatile in the first half ...
Tanker Scrapping Activity to Revive before Surging in 2020
Scrapping activity is to rekindle due to IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention. ...
Stronger US-China Ethane Trade to Boost Demand for VLECs
Ethane trade on the U.S.-China route has the potential to create demand for about 30 VLECs, Drewry s...
Misdeclared Cargo Fines Unlikely to Change Rogue Shippers
Eight fire incidents occurred aboard ships carrying containers this year alone. ...