BYD, the Chinese EV manufacturer that has just overtaken Tesla as the top-selling electric car brand, has seen its first car carrier, the Explorer 1, set sail for the first time.
The Explorer 1 was…
The electrification of the shipping industry continues apace, with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announcing its intention to trial new charging concepts for electric harbour…
With ship sizes continuing to grow, marine casualty events are increasingly resulting in complex, high cost claims. This makes the role of Special Casualty Representatives (SCRs) more important…
As the world embarks on a new year, despite a plethora of challenges facing the industry globally, 2024 promises growth throughout the maritime and energy industries.
For Brookes Bell’s new Chief…
Brookes Bell has expanded its team of Special Casualty Representatives (SCRs), enhancing the consultancy’s specialty in salvage operations globally. The appointment means that Brookes Bell now…
As ships and maritime assets continue to get larger, the financial value and complexity of these assets increases. As they increase, the role of a Special Casualty Representative (SCR) becomes…
Insurer Allianz Global hailed a record low level of shipping losses in 2022 when it released its annual Shipping and Safety Review earlier this year. However, while a year-on-year reduction of more…
Already a major player in global shipbuilding, China is aiming to ‘dominate’ the green shipbuilding market. That’s according to a new seven-year plan issued by China’s industrial and economic…
An analysis conducted by BIMCO suggests that Argentina could be on track to boost grain exports by as much as 40% in 2024.
The analysis, prepared by BIMCO Shipping Analyst Filipe Gouveia,…
Peruse any maritime news website, and you’re bound to encounter myriad articles about methanol being a future fuel for the maritime industry. However, according to new research, just 10 sites…
