Sulfur emission cap: 2020 deadline fueling challenges

As ship-owners gear up to embrace new sulfur emission norms that will come into effect from 2020 onwards, challenges related to upgrade of vessels, availability of cleaner fuels, and ordering new ships remain vexing issues.

MSI: Shipping Faces a Stormy Road to Recovery

The shipping industry is set to experience a stormy road to recovery, with uneven supply/demand trends set to test the nerve of investors and operators, according to research and consultancy firm Maritime Strategies International (MSI).

Container feeders sweet spot, but challenges remain

According to the statistics, the sub-3,000 teu smaller feeder vessel segment is the only one that has been relatively insulated from the plunge in charter rates for container vessels. ...

Opportunities - and challenges - facing UAE continue to mount

The UAE's unrivalled land, sea and air connectivity put it in poll position to harness global strategic...

Greek shipping fleet keeps growing despite market challenges

Greek shipping continues to demonstrate its durability in the face of the challenges prevailing in the market in...

Li: China ready to face challenges

Premier's speech in Davos welcomed by global business leaders, analystsChina plans to withstand downward...

Challenges for LNG in shipping as sulphur deadline looms

The shipping industry will face numerous obstacles before the EU directive limiting the maximum...