Shipping is falling behind the trajectory needed to achieve its 2030 green fuel ambitions, with weakening demand, stalled finance and regulatory uncertainty increasingly threatening to undermine strong progress in technology and fuel supply. That’s the conclusion of...

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The Capesize market surrendered all of last week’s gains, extending its decline despite a firmer finish to the week. The BCI 182 5TC fell $2,796 from Monday’s opening level, although it recovered $296 on Friday to close at $45,731. Sentiment softened across all key...

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The tanker market could be facing a lack of crude oil cargo supply, should infrastructure in major oil exporting countries, like the US, shifts domestically. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “US crude exports have grown strongly in recent...

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As shipping navigates an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, the challenge is no longer simply adopting new rules, but ensuring that they work in practice. Decarbonisation, alternative fuels, digitalisation, safety and evolving seafarer requirements are placing...

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Introduction An enclosed space is any space which may contain a hazardous atmosphere or oxygen deficiency and which has limited access, inadequate ventilation or is not designed for continuous occupancy and includes, but is not limited to, cargo holds, ballast and...

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