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Capacity constraints ahead of container peak season
Congested ports are still taking large amounts of capacity out of the market. Despite expectations of lower volumes, cargo delays are still likely
The Lloyd's List Podcast: Is AI really changing shipping?
Technology changes slowly at first and then very, very rapidly and there is a small window of opportunity before artificial intelligence becomes normalised in shipping. This week on the Lloyd’s List Podcast we are exploring whether the AI revolution really is changing shipping and why the answer to that question is less a story about technology and more about an industry that is rapidly evolving into a tiered structure of haves and have nots
Capacity constraints ahead of container peak season
Congested ports are still taking large amounts of capacity out of the market. Despite expectations of lower volumes, cargo delays are still likely
Week in charts: Containership market past the peak | Strong dry bulk rates hold | Economou is largest shipper of Russian crude after Sovcomflot
Aframax and suezmax tankers lead market turnaround, liner shipping reliability hovers at low levels, and Greek shipowners increase exposure to Russian oil trades
Week in newbuildings: NYK adds a sixth dual-fuel capesize bulker
New order for a single dual-fuel capesize bulk carrier confirmed for NYK Line adds to five ships already ordered in China and Japan by the Japanese owner
Russia adds compound interest to shipping’s challenges
The accumulation of disruption and supply chain shocks are transforming global trade as governments and businesses look to exchange efficiency for security
Shipbuilding: Latest super-cycle gives shipyards the upper hand
While ordering activity for containerships may have reached its peak, the appetite for new liquefied natural gas carriers shows no sign of slowing down. Furthermore, orders for bulk carriers have started to pick up, which could be followed by an upturn in new tanker contracting
Containers: Eyeing the post-pandemic slowdown
Box shipping will likely have its most profitable year on record in 2022, but with demand easing and a flood of new tonnage coming into service, the peak may have already passed
Liner operator pays daily $150,000 for feedermax boxship charter
Recent containerships fixtures include a 2,700 teu feedermax unit fixed to a Chinese operator at $150,000 per day on an Asia-Australia route
Why autonomy in maritime may be the answer after all
Research into the state of co-operation between humans and machines at sea finds that seafarers are generally in favour of digital tech
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US tops league table for detention and demurrage fees
D&D charges are a necessary evil that have come to the fore during the pandemic. Careful choices of carrier and destination can mitigate costs
Capacity constraints ahead of container peak season
Congested ports are still taking large amounts of capacity out of the market. Despite expectations of lower volumes, cargo delays are still likely
US government faces call to support west coast labour negotiations
Union and employers say there will be no interruption to cargo operations as talks continue. But groups representing companies that rely on the ports want President Biden to ensure an agreement is reached
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US tops league table for detention and demurrage fees
D&D charges are a necessary evil that have come to the fore during the pandemic. Careful choices of carrier and destination can mitigate costs
Capacity constraints ahead of container peak season
Congested ports are still taking large amounts of capacity out of the market. Despite expectations of lower volumes, cargo delays are still likely
China anti-graft probe stokes concern over reining in lending
Beijing’s efforts to clamp down on corruption and misconduct in the financial sector are expected to put more compliance pressure on Chinese shipping lessors, and could curb their lending appetite
PIL orders dual-fuel container vessels at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
PIL placed its first newbuilding order since 2015 in March of this year
ONE opens green office in Singapore
Move is part of company’s green strategy to focus on decarbonisation and environment
US government faces call to support west coast labour negotiations
Union and employers say there will be no interruption to cargo operations as talks continue. But groups representing companies that rely on the ports want President Biden to ensure an agreement is reached
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