ChatGPT’s Limits When It Comes To Shipping

In his regular monthly column, Pierre Aury gives readers the pluses and minuses of artificial intelligence for our industry. Hi Pierre Thank you for reaching out....

Ten Arrested For Trying To Steal Oil Tanker

The Angolan authorities announced today the arrest of ten people, including two Angolans and seven foreigners, who tried to steal a Sonangol oil tanker...

U-Ming Christens New Eco-Friendly 210,000 dwt Bulk Carrier

Taiwanese bulk carrier company U-Ming Marine has hosted a christening ceremony for the fourth 210,000 dwt eco-friendly bulk carrier built by Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding...

ConocoPhillips To Become Upstream Operator Of APLNG

US energy giant ConocoPhillips, through its Australian subsidiary, has revealed plans to become upstream operator of Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) following the closing of...

Kawasaki Receives An Order For An 86,700 m³ LPG-fueled LPG/ NH3 Carrier

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today that it has concluded a shipbuilding contract for an 86,700 m3 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia...

Although NOOs Observe A Recovery In Demand, Maersk Idles More Ships

While demand on the key east-west trade lanes is still sluggish, Maersk is leading the pack in stockpiling excess tonnage. Yet, the carrier may...

CMA Shipping 2023: The Commercial and Data-Driven Future of Liner Shipping

The Liner Shipping panel at the well-attended Connecticut Maritime Association's Shipping 2023 conference on Day 3 included professionals with knowledge of both the commercial...

Weekly Bulk Report – Week 12, 2023

The Baltic Exchange has released a report about the dry bulk market for the 12th week of shipping activities this year. The report dated...

Back To The Roots: Will Ships Resort To Use Of Sails?

Spend a moment looking at the things around you – from the phone you're holding to the clothes you're wearing – the odds are...

Ningbo Containerised Freight Index

Weekly composite index covering 20ft, 40ft and Hi-Cube box rates by Ningbo Shipping Exchange Route  24-03-2023 17-03-2023 Weekly change (%) Ningbo - Europe  565.65 545.10 3.77 Ningbo - West Mediterranean  1036.14 995.06 4.13 Ningbo - East Mediterranean 919.58 889.49 3.38 Ningbo -...