Rob Willmington
Data Reporter
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
MSC sells former Maersk panamax for recycling
Vessel sold to Indian recyclers on Hong Kong Convention terms and was the largest vessel sold for demolition during a quiet week for recycling sales
The week in newbuildings: Tankers prevail, while big boxship orders imminent
Crude oil and product tankers have been driving the orderbook since the beginning of the year, although more orders are expected to be signed for containerships soon
Strong demand driving rise in boxship charter rates
Buoyant demand for chartered containerships is giving some non-operating owners the upper hand in negotiations with container line operators
DFDS to decarbonise ferries in deal with Channel ports
‘The commitment by DFDS and our partner ports is an important step toward decarbonising cross-Channel transportation,’ says chief executive
Ship recycling supply falls on charter rates improvements
Improving charter rates in the dry cargo sector has begun to reduce the supply of tonnage destined for shipbreaking yards
Samskip orders first hydrogen-powered boxships
Two 500 teu containerships have been ordered from Cochin Shipyard with delivery of the first vessel expected in mid-2025