Shipping

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

Trans-Pacific container volumes face escalating coronavirus risk.

Scorpio Bulkers on virus threat: Prepare for the worst and hope for the best

Chinese epidemic could curb ocean shipping demand.

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

New pact is a plus for tankers, bulkers and box ships, but less so for equities.

Tanker rates haven’t shot up further on new Iran tensions, yet they remain extremely high.

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

Despite all the mergers and all the alliances, ocean container rates are still lower than they were seven years ago.

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

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

Killing of Iranian general and Iranian retaliation could spark another tanker rate spike.

Global Shippers Forum issues top tips on coping with the introduction of new low-sulfur bunkers.

Trans-Pacific container rates continue to fall as Asia-Europe rates continue to rise.

Links to 16 exclusive interviews with key decision-makers in ocean shipping.

Lead times fell throughout 2019 as shippers became accustomed to excessive capacity.

Capital constraints should keep ocean shipping capacity in check, a plus for rates.

Concerns rise that shipping can’t recoup cost of IMO 2020-compliant fuel.

An exclusive interview with Lois Zabrocky, CEO of tanker owner International Seaways.

As carbon tax on ocean shipping appears more likely, industry lays groundwork for future collection.