The creation by five major broking houses this month of Ocean Recap has got the industry talking about how the business of fixing is changing, discussion of which forms the lead in the February issue of Splash Extra. Five of the world’s leading shipbroking firms—Arrow, Gibson Shipbrokers, Howe...
Splash Extra
Los corredores hablan de los pros y los contras de las plataformas
Uno de los grandes puntos de conversación de este mes en el envío de vagabundos ha sido la creación de un rival para la plataforma SEA respaldada por Clarksons, poniendo en tela de juicio el futuro de la fijación. Cinco de las principales empresas de arbitraje del mundo, Arrow, Gibson Shipbrokers,...
February 2025 Review
Shipping is reeling from what could be the most seismic decision to effect the industry yet in the opening weeks of Donald Trump’s second term in office. The American president will make a decision, likely in around a month’s time, on whether to carry out suggestions made by the office of the US...
Brokers talk up the pros and cons of platforms
One of this month’s big talking points in tramp shipping has been the creation of a rival to the Clarksons-backed SEA platform, bringing into question the future of fixing. Five of the world’s leading shipbroking firms—Arrow, Gibson Shipbrokers, Howe Robinson, IFCHOR Galbraiths and SSY—have united...
https://splash247.com/brokers-talk-up-the-pros-and-cons-of-platforms/
How do you see life at sea 10 years from now?
Is life at sea set to become easier, safer, and cheaper to manage? That’s sort of the angle posed by 14 questions set by our team alongside our friends at Inmarsat in a new survey seeking reader input on how ship operations will change in the coming decade with results due to be published in …
https://splash247.com/how-do-you-see-life-at-sea-10-years-from-now/
El último año de envío de la guía de fortuna de la serpiente publicada hoy
El Edición de enero de Splash extra ofrece a los lectores la mejor guía de los prospectos de envío en el año de la serpiente. El Año Nuevo Lunar no está comenzando demasiado bien con muchos sectores que luchan por alcanzar el punto de equilibrio en enero. El índice intersector Clarksea, un...
Shipping’s ultimate Year of the Snake fortune guide published today
The January issue of Splash Extra gives readers the ultimate guide to shipping prospects in the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year is not starting too well with many sectors struggling to break even in January. The cross-sector ClarkSea Index, a weighted barometer covering all shipping...
https://splash247.com/shippings-ultimate-year-of-the-snake-fortune-guide-published-today/
Tankers best placed in the Year of the Snake
As shipping slithers somewhat apprehensively into the Year of the Snake, analysts reckon tankers – whether hauling gas or oil – are best placed to see an uptick in fortunes. The Lunar New Year is not starting too well with many sectors struggling to break even in January. The cross-sector ClarkSea...
https://splash247.com/tankers-best-placed-in-the-year-of-the-snake/
The news distillery
One of the favourite parts of my job is compiling Splash Extra’s monthly review – a chance to assess concisely what were the biggest stories of the past few weeks and to place them in context and level of importance. In the six years – and 73 monthly reviews neatly composed – I can confidently …
January 2025 Review
The Houthis of Yemen rowed back from attacking merchant shipping following January 19’s historic ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, potentially bringing an end to the 14-month-long Red Sea shipping crisis. The Houthis said so long as the ceasefire remains in place, international merchant...