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.

Organizations representing 90% for the world’s merchant fleet have proposed spending $5 billion on research to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions.

U.S.-China deal should boost shipping stock sentiment, assuming investors believe it’ll stick.

An exclusive interview with John Hadjipateras, founder and CEO of NYSE-listed Dorian LPG.

Index data appears to show that IMO 2020 fuel costs are being passed along to box shippers.

An exclusive interview with Scorpio President Robert Bugbee on shipping stocks and what lies ahead.