A Drewry survey of shipowners finds concerns over compliance and a general resignation in having to switch to more expensive low-sulphur fuel to meet the IMO’s proposed 2020 bunker regulation.

Smaller ships are making appearances in the Asia-North Europe trade. Cheap charter rates mean that Classic Panamax ships can make a profit in this trade populated with mega-ships.

Transhipment hubs were the most significant winners and losers in terms of liner connectivity in 4Q17, according to Drewry’s new global container port connectivity index.

Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine’s expansion plans are incompatible with market stability. Will it settle for more limited ambitions?