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MSC pursues biofuel bunker ambition while joining list of EU’s top polluters
MSC’s decision to burn 30% biofuel blends coincides with the release of a study that points out the inadequacy of the ship design standard as a regulatory tool to decarbonise shipping. The study argues that EU shipping should be included in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Why it’s time to pull maritime safety out of the dark ages
Stable showing
Linton Nightingale
Robust volume growth across China, backed by other strong regional performances, beefed up global throughput figures in 2018. However, it wasn’t all plain sailing for the elite box facilities
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Digitalisation special report
Digitalisation not about replacing human crews
The digitalisation of shipping should be used to assist crews rather than replace them
Container group in push for reefer telematics standards
Container Owners Association seeks to develop interoperability of device data from different solution providers
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The focal point for business-critical data on container shipping
Aggregating data sets from a wide range of sources, the data hub provides a one-stop shop for gaining an insight into the sector
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Box carriers move into a new decade with a fresh set of challenges
Carriers eye strong year-end for fraught freight rate market
Setting a positive tone ahead of Asia-Europe contract negotiations will be even more vital this year with the added pressure to recoup spiralling fuel costs ahead of the impending sulphur cap
Winter slack season subdues box charter market
Although brokers are reporting little action in the market, charter rates remain stable across most ship sizes with only marginal variations being seen on certain fixtures
Manufacturing shift in Asia poses a conundrum for carriers and ports
Carriers are striving to chase the shifting trade flows. Their efforts may be compromised by the complexity of the supply chain in Asia and the unpredictable trade policies of the superpowers. The uncertainty is also dampening port operators’ appetites for new projects
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Between the lines: Information blackout
Carriers’ point-to-point online tools still leave much to be desired
Carriers ‘waste opportunity’ to raise Asia-Europe rates
Average spot rates on the Asia-Northern Europe trade are down 18% on the past year, despite a near 6% increase in demand
Asia-Europe freight rates continue steady decline
Platts report spot rates from North Asia to Northern Europe lost ground by a further $200 last week
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Gothenburg terminal aiming to be fossil fuel free in 2020
The APMT terminal at the Swedish port will switch entirely to renewable energy in 2020
Port of Montreal gets $300m boost for new container terminal
Montreal currently receives about 80% of Canada’s container traffic with the European Union but a recent trade deal with the EU is expected to boost transatlantic trade between the two economies. Montreal needs to expand and Contrecoeur is seen as the answer
Teck Resources eyes boost in coal exports following rail deal
Improvements now under way at Neptune Terminals are expected to increase the capacity of the facility by nearly 50% to 18.5m metric tonnes from the current 12.5m metric tonnes per year
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Carriers slow to remove capacity ahead of Chinese New Year
Fears grow of slew of late blankings as container lines react to seasonal slowdown
Free trade does little to boost India’s exports
India’s withdrawal from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership comes on the back of weak results from previous FTAs
MSC pursues biofuel bunker ambition while joining list of EU’s top polluters
MSC’s decision to burn 30% biofuel blends coincides with the release of a study that points out the inadequacy of the ship design standard as a regulatory tool to decarbonise shipping. The study argues that EU shipping should be included in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
The Lloyd’s List Podcast: The View from Athens
How do the Greek shipowners feel this year has gone and what’s keeping them up at night when they look to 2020? The podcast lands in Athens this week for the annual sequined festival of camp showbiz excess and shipping excellence that is the Greek Shipping Awards. Joining Lloyd’s List editor Richard Meade to dissect the fortunes of shipping’s most vibrant of markets are our two resident Greeks, Athens correspondent Nigel Lowry and London-based reporter Anastassios Adamopoulos
Load factors: Trade dispute continues to affect transpacific trade
Service cuts providing a welcome reduction in supply
Low-sulphur surcharges help boost spot rates
Rates rise on major trade lanes but still remain below last year’s levels
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