Strategically located at the centre of the fast-developing Asia-Pacific Region, Hong Kong is superbly connected to the rest of the world

There’s a greater hurdle for shipping to cross in its quest for efficiency than tardy regulators or complacent senior managers, an industry briefing at SMM was told

Shipowners need to question shipbuilders’ choice of vessel coatings because builders will almost always pick the cheapest product that claims to meet the owner’s requirements

A Lloyd’s List Round table discussion exploring the total cost of vessel operations concluded that less emphasis should be placed on quantifiable expense and more on harder-to-quantify value

Managing the total cost of operation (TCO) is fundamental to any successful shipping operation. In this article, drawing on Lloyd’s List’s recently published Total Cost of Operation Guide, the challenging issue of compliance is addressed.

Managing the total cost of operation (TCO) is fundamental to any successful shipping operation. In this article, drawing on Lloyd’s List’s recently published Total Cost of Operation Guide, the challenges around fuel and lubricant selection are addressed