In an interview with FreightWaves, SSI Executive Director Andrew Stephens talks about zero-emission shipping fuel and sustainability challenges.
Momentum builds for decarbonization of ocean shipping but it’s far from a done deal.
Darren Prokop writes about the implementation of IMO 2020 and how its costs will be absorbed and/or passed along…
A new book places IMO 2020 in the context of a potential “third revolution” for shipping.
New ship orders are grinding to a halt due to uncertainty over which designs can meet future GHG rules.
Ardmore Shipping execs predict the initial IMO 2020 phase will favor more expensive 0.1% MGO.
Energy markets appear to believe that capacity constraints will raise diesel prices next year.
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Market expert Brian Aoaeh’s article focuses on the current and upcoming maritime industry issues – IMO 2020, global warming, rising sea levels, etc. Read Brian’s take on how the maritime industry is meeting these challenges.
Biggest trade lane into North America saw price surge last year that may not ease up much as double-digit increases seen in rates for 2019.
The Schulte Group has acquired a majority stake in TecHullClean Ltd. (THC). Schulte said in a press release that the acquisition will expand the range of its underwater ship inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) solutions.
The ageing container feeder fleet is not being replaced at a fast enough rate. According to Vessels Value, nearly a quarter of the feeder fleet, 638 ships, are over 20 years old with only 222 currently on order and with more cargo and more large vessels arriving the demand is expected to increase.
Increasing regulation in the shipping sector could see an increase in the cost of vessel operations, which ultimately could raise the cost of freight.
Trump government looks to phase out IMO2020 sulfur cap regulations; Shanghai Composite Index crashes by 3%; Amazon revisting cities for finalizing HQ2.
