FreightWaves • June 28, 2019

Q&A: Economist talks tariff effects on trucking, rail and shipping

An exclusive interview with Paul Bingham, director of transportation consulting at IHS Markit.

FreightWaves • June 28, 2019

Tech front runner CargoMetrics opens up on its game plan

An in-depth, exclusive interview with Scott Borgerson, co-founder and CEO of CargoMetrics Technologies.

FreightWaves • June 27, 2019

IMO 2020 prep is already hiking cost to ship cargo by sea (with video)

Research by Clarksons confirms acceleration of scrubber installations, reducing available ship capacity.

FreightWaves • June 26, 2019

Philly fire sparks product tanker earnings

When bad things happen in the world – explosions, conflicts, disasters, chaos – ocean ship owners often benefit.

FreightWaves • June 25, 2019

How shipping banks’ GHG focus impacts fleets and freight rates

An exclusive interview with Citi's head of shipping Michael Parker on Poseidon Principles consequences.

FreightWaves • June 23, 2019

Shipping tech finally has its ‘moment’ – can it get it right?

Sentiment toward shipping tech has reached a new high point among startups, tech investors and vessel interests.

FreightWaves • June 20, 2019

Is container shipping market less turbulent than headlines imply?

Despite all the negative news, container shipping may be on a steadier course than in previous decades.

FreightWaves • June 20, 2019

Shipping titan Peter Livanos lays out his vision for LNG’s future

One of the highest-profile owners in ocean shipping expounds LNG's appeal.

FreightWaves • June 18, 2019

Tanker earnings jump after attacks

Geopolitical and trade tensions are having an increasing effect on shipping rates.

FreightWaves • June 18, 2019

John Fredriksen-backed Flex LNG makes Spotify-style NYSE debut

On June 17, the stock of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier owner Flex LNG (NYSE: FLNG) began trading in the U.S.

FreightWaves • June 17, 2019

What canal toll plan means to shipping, rail and trucking

New incentives for container shipping could bring more boxes through the canal to the U.S. East Coast.

FreightWaves • June 14, 2019

IMO 2020 credit risks to cascade across marine fuel supply chain

Suppliers, traders and ship operators will need to increase credit lines and be more diligent about counterparty risk.

FreightWaves • June 13, 2019

Founder George Economou bids to take DryShips private

An independent valuation of DryShips' fleet by VesselsValue puts the bid to take it private in context.

FreightWaves • June 13, 2019

Tanker attacks could lead to jump in crude oil shipping rates (with video)

Middle East tanker attacks could spur oil importers to bring forward purchases, increasing shipping demand.

FreightWaves • June 12, 2019

Suezmaxes spike, containers and LNG plateau

Suezmax tankers can carry half as much crude as VLCCs, but now command twice the VLCC rate.

FreightWaves • June 12, 2019

When shipping stocks sold as one thing become something else

Performance Shipping's expansion into the tanker sector underscores the continued appeal of diversification to listed ship owners.

FreightWaves • June 11, 2019

Shipping software developers see new money but old challenges

Developers are poised to bring new software to the ocean shipping sector. What will work and what will not?

FreightWaves • June 10, 2019

Slumping coal exports threaten rail and ocean shipping demand

U.S. coal export volumes are down 12.7 percent in the first four months of this year and the outlook looks even worse for 2020.

FreightWaves • June 7, 2019

Crude supertanker rates could face ongoing capacity threat

Is a recovery near for VLCC crude tanker spot rates? Not yet, warns an an analyst at VesselsValue.

FreightWaves • June 6, 2019

TEN outperforms spot tanker rates with conservative approach

TEN Ltd, one of the largest publicly traded owners of tanker tonnage, posted increased quarterly profits as its time-charter strategy allowed it to outearn the spot market and its profit-sharing arrangements kicked in.