New US sanctions on Iran have become complicated by the EU’s blocking regime

EU blocking statute may spark legal battles of aggressive US sanctions 

Analysts say that Iran’s oil exports may drop below 2m bpd in August

The Marine Technical Managers Association marks its 20th anniversary this year

Wilhelmsen Ship Management and Interorient open up on their approach to the sulphur cap and the future of data

Columbia’s O’Neil favours economies of scale, while Anglo Eastern’s Cremers underplays its importance, and Fleet Management’s Rajvanshy warns of disruption from potential corporate culture clash

An increasing problem faced by many shipmanagers is a shortage in technical superintendents and fleet managers, people who need to be technically qualified and experienced in technical operations

CMA CGM will review its sales policy on fuel surcharges, while MSC will introduce a new surcharge in 2019

Shippers would prefer box lines used scrubbers rather than be charged indefinitely for higher fuel costs after low-sulphur rules take force

Some Chinese leasing firms are going even further on value exploration by ordering dry bulkers on their own

Union of Greek Shipowners says no backsliding on IMO dates but emphasises that bunker supply chain’s responsibilities should not be shifted onto operators and crew