IMO 2020

Ship scrubbers no longer equate to big savings on fuel costs. Is this only temporary?

Slashed oil production is bad for tankers, but fallout for container ships hinges on price action.

Ships found carrying noncompliant fuel risk detention, monetary penalties.

Guest columnist Sri Laxmana writes about the impacts of IMO 2020.

An exclusive interview with Matt Heider, CEO of voyage-optimization platform Nautilus Labs.

Diesel costs were supposed to make 2020 more difficult for struggling carriers, but wholesale fuel prices have fallen rapidly, which should help carriers in the slow season.

Economist Noel Perry joins the podcast as a guest this week.

It was conventional wisdom, accepted by all – the price of diesel was going to rise, and IMO 2020 was the cause. One example of many, a report by the Fitch ratings agency, was published in August 2019. “Fuel switching due to IMO 2020 will drive a large and sudden shift in demand for diesel […]

Darren Prokop writes about the implementation of IMO 2020 and how its costs will be absorbed and/or passed along…

Head of giant independent refiner not surprised by lack of movement this early in the regulation.

Liners confront higher ship-lease rates at the very time fuel prices are spiking.

Trans-Pacific container volumes face escalating coronavirus risk.

Singapore surge is “trigger” for Maersk to add fuel new surcharge.

Ship owners failing to prove compliance face criminal fines and penalties.

A new book places IMO 2020 in the context of a potential “third revolution” for shipping.

New Platts indices offer bird’s-eye view of rough IMO 2020 transition for dry bulk.

There are plenty of individual interests likely to want enforcement of IMO 2020. But is the market incentivizing noncompliance?

Is IMO 2020 fallout for dry bulk shipping a warning sign for container sector?

The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.

The high-stakes wild cards to watch in what promises to be a volatile year.