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Supporting our Seafarers
131 weeks ago
Worldwide, 4,866 seafarers on a total of 336 vessels have been recorded as abandoned onboard ships.
3 Min read
Will maritime e-commerce be the ‘new normal’ after COVID-19?
134 weeks ago
The COVID-19 global pandemic will be the most shocking and defining event of 2020. It will have economic implications that last well into the decade, globally. So, what does this mean for digitalisation and maritime e-commerce?
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Press Release: digital platform to simplify marine fuels and lubricants procurement
144 weeks ago
A new online platform has been developed to help ship operators source marine fuels and lubricants in ports across the world.
Digital disruption is coming to the marine fuels and lubricants market...
3 Min read
How bunker fuel suppliers and buyers take back control
154 weeks ago
As the world enters into a new era of marine fueling in 2020, both bunker suppliers and buyers will have to adapt to the new global sulphur regulation of 0.5% m/m (mass by mass) from 3.50%...
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What keeps you awake at night?
161 weeks ago
The new IMO Sulphur cap of 0.5% for marine fuel emissions goes into effect 1 January 2020. No delays, no negotiation, it’s happening. Fuel and lubricant companies and suppliers are scrambling to...
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Maritime News Round Up – Issue 30
177 weeks ago
The shipping industry currently emits 3% of all greenhouse gases. To keep temperatures within safe limits, experts say, it will have to decarbonise. Could green hydrogen be the answer?
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Maritime News Round Up – Issue 29
179 weeks ago
One solution to the mounting credit and legal risks faced by both buyers and sellers in the bunker market could be to set up a clearing house for marine fuels trades.
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Maritime News Round Up – Issue 28
180 weeks ago
A toning down of the political uncertainty and turmoil stemming from the US has managed to offer a much need reprieve to the dry bulk market. Even though trade uncertainties dominate, it seems that the overall market sentiment is inclined to believe that things will get better than they are today
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Maritime News Round Up – Issue 27
181 weeks ago
The Dutch natural gas market is reinforcing its position as one of the most important trading hubs in the world.
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Maritime News Round Up – Issue 26
182 weeks ago
Marine fuels consultancy Blue Insight has set out the current potential costs for alternative bunker fuels, arguing carbon taxes may be needed to make them more attractive to shipowners
3 Min read