Rob Willmington
Markets Editor
Rob has two decades of experience in maritime data, research & analysis and feature writing. He has contributed to numerous B2B maritime publications including Fairplay, Fairplay Solutions, Safety at Sea, JOC and Containerisation International. In addition, he has been involved in various research projects including the IHS Markit multiclient study: ‘What bunker fuel for the high seas?'.
Rob has a particular interest in global shipbuilding, ship design and technology and vessel supply matters in the container, cruise/ferry, dry cargo, ro-ro, vehicle carrier and tanker vessel sectors.
Latest From Rob Willmington
The week in newbuildings: Crude oil and product tanker orderbook sees further boost
Greek and Israeli shipowners have ordered a combined 12 large tankers in the past week, comprising four ships each in the VLCC, suezmax and long range two sectors
MSC in fourth containership recycling sale of the year
‘Red Sea diversions have created an artificial uplift in earnings resulting in a deferral of boxship demolition decisions,’ says Braemar container market analyst
Newbuilding prices set to rise as shipyard lead times stretch to four years
The need for new ships to comply with upcoming environmental regulations and a requirement to replace the large numbers of ships delivered between 2005 and 2010 heralds a new shipbuilding supercycle, says BRS
Seafarer supply the biggest challenge for shipowners in future, says d’Amico chief
Paulo d’Amico, chairman and chief executive of d’Amico International Shipping, says fewer people want to go to sea, but the global fleet continues to grow
Vehicle carrier hot streak to be maintained throughout 2024
The year 2025 will be transformational based on an 11.5% net supply growth,’ says Veson Nautical vehicle carrier analyst
Rerouting pushing up ETS bill for containership operators
Container lines have increased sailing speeds to maintain schedules on the longer routing around the Cape of Good Hope. But the extra fuel burn will mean higher emissions costs for voyages to Europe