The Cargo Incident Notification system (CINS) has published a new safety guidance for the stowage of classified dangerous goods on board containerships. The “Safety Considerations for ship operators related to risk-based stowage of dangerous goods on containerships” represents the first in a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing safety onboard containerships. Read more
As the shipping industry begins to switch to low sulphur marine fuels, market dynamics are set to change, and new trade flows emerge. Traditional relationships between regional bunker pricing hubs may begin to break down as IMO compliant fuel prices become volatile. To manage risk exposure, IMO marine fuel price assessments at regional bunker hubs are required. These provide more relevant pricing that is reflective of local market dynamics. Argus has regional price assessments for IMO compliant fuels at key bunker ports around the world: Find out more in this infographic