Regulation Update 2020/21
2020 marked the implementation of the much anticipated global 0.5% m/m sulphur cap regulation, IMO-2020. However, the potential consequences from the fallout...
Major Commodities’ Trade Could Bode Well for Shipping During 2021
Trade volumes for iron ore and other dry bulk commodities have shown considerable promise of...
Tanker Market Weak Throughout November
The tanker market stayed weak during the month of November, OPEC said in its latest monthly report. Dirty tanker rates...
Rates for shipping containers continue to skyrocket in Asia
A continued shortage of shipping containers in Asia is putting upward pressure on sea freight costs....
"Longstanding downside risks" to trade outlook
The Hellenic Shipping News has published news about longstanding downside risks to the trade. The OECD has attempted to...
Why sourcing goods from China?
China is the leading producer of consumer products in the world. Through cheap labor and mass production of the goods,...
Container shipping equities: what is the current state of affairs?
In early November, stock markets around the world rallied after Biden's apparent victory and the...
Shipping: Mixed blessing of early vaccine
An industry analyst believes the COVID-19 vaccine will be a mixed blessing for the shipping industry. They expect demand...