Looming economic uncertainty and the fallout from the war in Ukraine could upset buoyant conditions in container and tanker trades, cautions former International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) chairman Esben Poulsson.

Concordia Maritime has agreed to sell three of its product tankers which it previously explored converting to carry containers.

A Suezmax tanker sale and reports of negotiations on big bulkers indicate that recyclers are moving on from a dull season and virtually no transactions.

Companies in the tanker market are enjoying much improved business this year and Lois Zabrocky, President and CEO of International Seaways, expects this to continue.

Supply and demand fundamentals for tanker markets look good through 2023 but could be shaken by global recession, according to Bimco.

Tankers generally, but VLCCs in particular, will benefit spectacularly as Europe’s energy trades transform and the ban on Russian crude oil imports comes into effect in December.

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has inked a long-term charter contract with ENN LNG (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of ENN Natural Gas headquartered in Langfang, China for three newbuilding LNG carriers.

The regulatory framework for wind propulsion needs updating in order to enable innovation and ambition in the space.

Stolt Tankers is to fit a further seven vessels with Yara Marine Technologies’ propulsion optimisation system.

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