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Macro environment

Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea continue and many shipowners therefore continue to avoid the area. As no resolution to the conflict is in sight, we assume that the attacks may impact shipping throughout 2024 and that ships may be able to return to normal routings in 2025. According to the In... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Shipmaster's Security Manual

The manual contains guidance to shipowners, masters and crew on the most pertinent security challenges facing the maritime industry today.

Demand

In our main forecast scenario, we assume that a solution to the crisis in Israel and Gaza may be found this year which could in turn also bring the Red Sea attacks to an end. The scenario therefore includes an expectation of a return to normal Red Sea and Suez Canal routings throughout 2025, whereas... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Sabrina Chao elected BIMCO President

BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, has elected Sabrina Chao of Wah Kwong Shipping Holdings Limited as President at the organisation’s online general meeting on Thursday 20 May 2021.