2023 January 31

https://www.offshore-energy.biz

Port of Rotterdam to fuel ships with methanol on a regular basis from summer 2023

Last year saw several sea-going ships bunker methanol at the port, the port figures show, resulting in a total of 1,500 tons of methanol sold in 2022...Port of Rotterdam to fuel ships with methanol on a regular basis from summer 2023

2023 January 31

https://www.bloomberg.com

The Shipping Industry Is Getting a Slew of New Vessels—Right as Demand Cools

...container lines went on a buying spree at South Korean and Chinese shipyards, where construction can take 18 months or longer...The Shipping Industry Is Getting a Slew of New Vessels—Right as Demand Cools

2023 January 27

https://www.barrons.com

China’s Port Investments Are Raising Security Fears. How to Deal With Them.

Chinese companies own or operate terminals in 96 ports in 53 countries...China’s Port Investments Are Raising Security Fears. How to Deal With Them.

2023 January 27

https://www.seatrade-maritime.com

More than 80% of box and bulk ships to fall in lowest CII ratings - GMS

Dr Anil Sharma, founder and CEO of Global Marketing Systems Inc (GMS), is forecasting a significant increase in the number of container ships and bulk carriers heading for recycling yards as result of the IMO’s CII carbon intensity regulation...More than 80% of box and bulk ships to fall in lowest CII ratings - GMS

2023 January 25

https://www.wilhelmsen.com

Fuel oil treatment offers benefits to enhance vessel operational efficiency on road to decarbonization

The aim is to reduce carbon intensity of all vessels with over 5,000 GT in international trading by 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050...Fuel oil treatment offers benefits to enhance vessel operational efficiency on road to decarbonization

2023 January 24

https://shippingwatch.com

Opinion: Nine carriers operate 82 percent of all vessels. That does not mean they control the market

Much coverage of container shipping is focused on the three major liner shipping alliances...Opinion: Nine carriers operate 82 percent of all vessels. That does not mean they control the market