Using VesselsValue (a Veson Nautical solution) data, we take a look at who controls the largest vessel portfolios and how the global fleet measures up against increasingly stringent environmental benchmarks. As the industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonise and...

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Demand for raw materials, like iron ore, could lower in the coming years, as a result of a trend towards higher-value products, among leading producers. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “China’s aluminium powerhouse is approaching a hard...

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Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) is emerging as a potential technology to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping. To explore the latest developments and operational experiences, IMO’s Future Fuels and Technology Project hosted a Technical Seminar...

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Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, wishes to clarify the nomination guidelines applicable for trades reported in its FOB ARA ULSD Cargoes Market on Close assessment process. Platts assessments reflect market-standard terms around nominations. FOB ARA...

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The concept of the KCC’s combination carrier didn’t come from convention. It was a product of decades of technical and commercial curiosity, and innovation. While most vessels are built to carry either wet or dry cargo, combination carriers do both, switching between...

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The transformational impact of software on the performance of vessels and fleets was described by ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Christopher J. Wiernicki at a launch event in Greece for ABS Wavesight Advantage™, a powerful new intelligent platform. “In an industry...

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