Spot differentials for fuel oil were little changed from the previous day, though the market structure showed signs of paring for all key grades. Intermonth spreads at the prompt forward curve softened on Tuesday, with contango for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO)...
For many years, a business venture in the FPSO market could be seen as highly speculative and risky. However, things could be starting to reverse, which in turn can offer a boost in the tanker market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “floating...
The decision in Bunge S.A. -v- Pan Ocean Co., Ltd (Sagar Ratan) [2025] EWHC 193 (Admty) is an important one which provides valuable feedback on the application of the BIMCO Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clause in time charterparties. In particular, it clearly...
Imagine you’re about to board a plane tomorrow. Behind the scenes, airlines have already leveraged predictive analytics to ensure a seamless journey—from aircraft maintenance and fuel management to enhancing passenger experience and optimizing flight routes. This...
Global, sector-focused law firm has strengthened its market-leading shipping practice with the hire of Master Mariner Mike Bunton. Mike has almost 20 years’ shipping experience and joins HFW in London from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, where he was Head of...
International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) concluded its latest round of discussions. The IMO’s 2023 GHG Reduction...