Here is a joke which illustrates the seriousness of the problems affecting the German shipping market. Shipowner: “ABC Bank has just arrested m…
March 1, 2016 – Uncategorized
To get an appreciation of just how bad the container shipping markets have become, consider this. The average rate to move a 20ft container fr…
February 23, 2016 – Uncategorized
The shipping market is set for a turbulent year in 2016, with markedly different scenarios playing out across the three main sectors and for t…
February 22, 2016 – Uncategorized
The USCG has recently produced clearer policy guidance notes for customers US Flagged vessels. The guidance notes aim to provide U.S. Coast Guard…
February 16, 2016 – Uncategorized
Navig8 Chief Executive Nicholas Busch had plenty of reasons to feel confident when he took the stage at the recent Marine Money event in Londo…
February 9, 2016 – Uncategorized
Technology continues to drive forward in the shipping industry despite the difficult market conditions for bulk carriers, containerships and i…
February 2, 2016 – Uncategorized
The industry conversation on the topic of unmanned ships has entered turbulent waters. Its proponents say they can deliver the technology – …
January 28, 2016 – Uncategorized
Global Navigation Solutions (‘GNS’), the maritime services group, today launches its new version of Voyager Planning Station (‘VPS’), whi…
January 14, 2016 – Uncategorized
Ship-owners are going to have a lot to cope with this year. In the main, low rates and some stubbornly high costs, more regulation and uncerta…
January 14, 2016 – Uncategorized