Crew management is hitting a breaking point
Across the maritime sector, a workforce crisis is quietly building — and the industry’s reliance on outdated systems is running out of time, writes Gary Glover, the founder of CrewDex. Ask any crewing manager how they track crew certification expiry and the answer is usually some
The Truth in Turbulence: Why Unbiased Data Matters in Volatile Shipping Markets
In 2008, shipping entered unparalleled territory as soaring Chinese demand drove a newbuild demand spike. VLCC valuations skyrocketed to levels never seen before. Yet amid all the volatility, there was no reliable, unbiased data to guide decision-making. The market was flooded…
India March Manufacturing PMI Revised Slightly Higher
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI fell to 53.9 in March 2026 from 56.9 in February, slightly higher than preliminary estimates of 53.8. This marked the weakest improvement in business conditions in nearly four years, as factory output and new orders rose at the slowest pace since…
VHBS New ConTex Container Ship Time Charter Assessment Index Week 14
Another rather uneventful short week has passed leaving the New ConTex with a 3 point gain compared to last week (0.2% increase). Source: Verband Hamburger und Bremer Schiffsmakler e.V
US supply chains intact but fuel costs rise amid Middle East tensions
Bunker fuel used by container vessels has doubled over the past three weeks, increasing costs across supply chains. There is a low probability that American consumers will be immediately impacted by the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to Gene Seroka, Executive Director of
Oil drives South Korean inflation higher, but government curbs keep it contained
Government measures helped to absorb price shocks partly South Korea’s consumer price inflation rose 2.2% year-on-year in March (vs 2.0% in February, 2.3% market consensus). On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.3%, below the market consensus of 0.6%. Rising global oil prices…
Guinea’s Simandou to become largest driver of seaborne iron ore supply growth, Wood Mackenzie says
The emergence of Guinea’s Simandou as a large-scale, high-grade iron ore supplier signifies a significant change in the global seaborne iron ore market. According to Wood Mackenzie, this project is set to be the primary catalyst for long-term supply growth. Wood Mackenzie expects
Inmarsat Maritime Renews London International Shipping Week Lead Sponsor Role As Global Event Returns For LISW27
London International Shipping Week is delighted to announce that LISW27 will be “Brought to You By” Inmarsat Maritime, reinforcing the company’s role as a leading technology partner to the global maritime industry and a long-standing champion of innovation in the UK. Inmarsat…
Scorpio Tankers Inc. Announces Strategic Collaboration with AMPERA, Inc. to Develop & Commercialize Micronuclear Solutions for Global Marine and Shipping Markets
Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with AMPERA, Inc. (“AMPERA”) to jointly develop and commercialize advanced micronuclear power solutions for marine, shipping and related maritime applications. This strategic collaboration agreement
Singapore Launches New Tool To Prevent Illegal Wildlife Trafficking In Containerised Sea Cargo
Image for representation purposes only Singapore has launched a new guidance document to help the shipping industry detect and prevent illegal wildlife trafficking through containerised sea cargo. Called “Red Flag Indicators for Wildlife Trafficking in Containerised Sea Cargo,”…