Demand for container space has come from shippers of all cargo types. But for low-value goods, the cost of shipping…
Analysis
World boxship fleet update: New orders emerge at end of extraordinary year
While the world boxship fleet grew little in 2020, new orders in the final days of the year are unlikely…
The Lloyd's List Podcast: What are the shipping market tipping points for 2021?
With the help of Bimco’s chief shipping analyst Peter Sand we’re taking a quick run through the key tipping points…
Biden administration challenges global shipping to reduce emissions
Fortunately for the global shipping industry, Mr Kerry believes that while governments have an important role to play in galvanising net-zero transitions, “they…
Roots of supply chain chaos lie in box shipping’s contract culture
There are few things new in container shipping. Today’s problems reflect a long history of both shippers and carriers being…
Supply chain chaos rooted in box shipping’s contract culture
There are few things new in container shipping. Today’s problems reflect a long history of both shippers and carriers being…
New guidance targets the persistent problem of boxes overboard
Casualties in which containers are lost overboard make up a significant proportion of cargo claims. Better adherence to lashing and…
Is there still competition in liner shipping?
There is much less competition in liner shipping than commonly assumed, due to a proliferation of vessel sharing agreements or…
Weekly Briefing: Box and bulk owners celebrate new year cheer; tankers content with negative earnings
Box bottlenecks look likely to fuel high rates for the foreseeable future and dry bulk owners have been rejoicing at…
Tight bunker fleet seen disrupting scrubber economics
Pricing agency Argus Media has warned of further hikes in the cost of delivering high-sulphur fuel oil bunker as the…