Dark-fleet tankers ship one third of Russian oil, dry bulk freight markets remain subdued despite positive sentiment about China’s economic prospects, and more than two dozen flags secure spotless scores in International Chamber of Shipping league table

K Line’s dry bulk segment was supported by increasing demand for Chinese grain imports in the last nine months of last year

Greater volatility amid uncertainty related to geopolitics, and the pandemic effects disrupting supply chains, is bound to drive interest in the new futures contracts at this time, says SGX head of commodities

The approximately 155-acres terminal will have a capacity of 2.19m teu and will increase DP World’s capacity in India to 8.19m teu

Regulatory pressure has compelled maritime companies to be more data-driven in their culture and organisation; however, there is a bewildering array of applications available

The push for digitalisation and interconnectivity is making shipping an increasing target for cyber attacks

Dark-fleet tankers ship one third of Russian oil, dry bulk freight markets remain subdued despite positive sentiment about China’s economic prospects, and more than two dozen flags secure spotless scores in International Chamber of Shipping league table

K Line’s dry bulk segment was supported by increasing demand for Chinese grain imports in the last nine months of last year

In the automotive transportation segment, the impact of the global semiconductor shortage and the coronavirus on automobile production volumes is gradually receding, and transportation volumes increased compared with the same period last year, NYK said

Optimists are pinning monumental hopes on China’s recovery, but the extent of demand increase is not yet clear. Recent property market data and iron ore import forecasts has sent out a worrying sign

Regulatory pressure has compelled maritime companies to be more data-driven in their culture and organisation; however, there is a bewildering array of applications available

The push for digitalisation and interconnectivity is making shipping an increasing target for cyber attacks

Dark-fleet tankers ship one third of Russian oil, dry bulk freight markets remain subdued despite positive sentiment about China’s economic prospects, and more than two dozen flags secure spotless scores in International Chamber of Shipping league table

Maritime consultancy McQuilling Services and shipbroker Poten & Partners highlight how the tanker market has benefitted from increased tonne miles and why the earnings outlook stays positive through to 2025

Of the $9.4bn worth of newbuilding sales booked by the South Korean shipyard in the past year, 83% were LNG carriers

The Group of Seven nations and Australia have agreed to set a price cap for Russian oil products. It will take effect on February 5 or as soon as is practicable thereafter

Given the availability and relative affordability of proven technology capable of making the existing fleet more efficient, why are shipowners not queuing outside ship repair yards demanding immediate retrofits to their ships? This week’s podcast explores the complex questions of finance, payback and a deeply conservative attitude to technology upgrades

It will be some time yet before we can know the consequences for certain. Whatever they are, there is little alternative to living with them

Given the availability and relative affordability of proven technology capable of making the existing fleet more efficient, why are shipowners not queuing outside ship repair yards demanding immediate retrofits to their ships? This week’s podcast explores the complex questions of finance, payback and a deeply conservative attitude to technology upgrades

Greece-based containership and gas carrier owner has $1.9bn backlog of contracted revenue, of which 64% is tied to its seven LNG carriers

K Line’s dry bulk segment was supported by increasing demand for Chinese grain imports in the last nine months of last year

In the automotive transportation segment, the impact of the global semiconductor shortage and the coronavirus on automobile production volumes is gradually receding, and transportation volumes increased compared with the same period last year, NYK said

Greater volatility amid uncertainty related to geopolitics, and the pandemic effects disrupting supply chains, is bound to drive interest in the new futures contracts at this time, says SGX head of commodities

Adani Ports-led consortium officially took over Haifa port in Israel earlier this week

Marine mutual has handled around 300 stowaways in the past three years, head of loss prevention estimates, which could be pointer to a more substantial problem

‘In the current renewal climate, owners may be feeling that since all clubs are being consistent in their renewal demands, the grass won’t be any greener at a new home,’ one broker says

Nordberg pledges to strengthen financial position after S&P downgrade, and may look for alliances and partnerships with rivals

Scores for insurers worse than scores for banks, say sources, but highlight differences in methodology that they say make direct comparison impossible

Norwegian marine mutual giant does not attach importance to top slot, and impending merger of two British entities should spur competition

Tanker Smooth Sea 22 identified by UN Security Council report in 2021 as involved in identity laundering scam, yet remained on IMO database until January 17 casualty that killed two and left five missing triggered regulatory re-examination