The shipping industry is not immune to a pandemic 19 March 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus a pandemic. There is little doubt that this will have significant implications for the shipping industry. But to what extent? Market analysis Macro Dry cargo Container Tanker Coronavirus - COVID-19
Low-sulphur fuel sale jumps as 2020 sulphur cap kicks in 16 January 2020 The final quarter of 2019 marked a massive decline of HSFO sales, as the industry transitioned into compliance with the IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap (IMO2020). Market analysis Market reports Macro Container Dry cargo Tanker 2020 sulphur cap
Global shipping holds its breath as the coronavirus continues to spread 24 February 2020 The outbreak of the novel coronavirus, recently dubbed COVID-19, continues to generate massive economic and financial uncertainty when it comes to China and global shipping. Market analysis Market reports Container Dry cargo Macro Tanker
Tanker shipping: freight rates drop as strong seasonality fades and high fleet growth and coronavirus uncertainty hits 25 February 2020 High fleet growth in 2019 and the coronavirus in China are clouding the outlook for 2020, despite the expected lower fleet growth. Market analysis Market reports Macro Tanker
Peter Sand to offer future industry insight at Slide2Open Shipping Finance conference in Athens, Greece 23 January 2020 Peter Sand will offer his view of the most relevant future commercial aspects to the shipping industry in Athens at the Slide2Open Shipping Finance conference on 30 January 2020. Market analysis Market reports Macro Container Dry cargo Tanker 2020 sulphur cap
Why should I pay any attention to spot container freight rates? 04 May 2020 Despite lower volumes being fixed in the spot market, it is key to tracking developments in the container shipping market, as it quickly responds to the changing situation and adjustments to demand and supply. Market analysis Container
Dry bulk shipping: seasonality, higher fuel costs, and coronavirus disruption behind poor start to new decade for dry bulk earnings 26 February 2020 The fundamental balance will continue to deteriorate in 2020, offering little support to operators hoping to pass on higher fuel costs, caused by the sulphur cap, to shippers. Market analysis Market reports Macro Dry cargo
2017 was year of change in shipping – caution required in 2018 04 January 2018 2017 was a year of change. Much of it for the better, but a cautious approach is still needed for 2018 to maintain the progress already achieved. Market analysis Market reports Container Dry cargo Macro Tanker
Tanker shipping: markets under massive pressure from low demand growth 19 February 2018 The future of oil demand and subsequently of tanker demand is very much policy driven. It has been so in the past to some extent, but in coming years this will be more apparent. Market analysis Tanker
BIMCO shares OCIMF COVID-19 guidance on how inspectors should navigate 29 April 2020 Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has issued an update to its COVID-19 bulletin, which gives guidance on Ship Inspection Report Exchange (SIRE) / Barge Inspection Exchange (BIRE)/ Offshore Vessel Inspection Database (OVID) inspections. News story Coronavirus - COVID-19 Safety Ships inspections and Port State control Tanker Offshore
