View newsletter here. Cyber and digitalization - two sides of the coin For years I have speculated that the next battle facing governments will not be fought with boots on the ground or large aircraft carriers, but rather through economic…
View newsletter here. Charterers Taking Charge Charterers have long been an influence in shipping. From the terms of the deal and vetting requirements to the recent Sea Cargo Charter, they have a strong voice in how ships are run: When…
View newsletter here. Winston Churchill on Maritime Decarbonization- What would Winston Do? We know Winston Churchill as the Prime Minister who led Great Britain to success during World War II. His reputation for statesmanship, opinions, and alcohol consumption is…
View newsletter here. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Charles Dickens penned this famous observation in 1859 to open his great literary work, A Tale of Two Cities. Set against a backdrop of the…
View newsletter here. While not all the sectors are flourishing equally, shipping in general is doing its best since the financial crisis of 2008. Container ship bookings are now into 2026, dry bulk is experiencing upticks, and the tanker trades…
View newsletter here. Not my memory, or ever, has the maritime industry been confronted by so many demands for change—nor options. On the decarbonization side, fleet managers are being presented with a cornucopia of choices for future fuels that range…
View the letter here. Dear Maritime Supporter: The perils of working on the sea have been documented since man first sailed. Through the millennia, mariners continue to provide communities with the food, supplies and energy needed to survive and thrive.…
View newsletter here. What a time to be a shipowner!!! I don’t remember when all the proverbial balls were in the air—at the same time! Yes, it is normally an adrenaline-fueled life full of challenges galore! But to tick all…
View newsletter here. The years 2016-2020 presented challenge after challenge to me. While I won’t explore all the gory details, one that stands out was the United States’ position on climate change. As someone who loves her country, it was…
View newsletter here. The United States is beginning to see the effects of dropping protocols on COVID (4th wave), while other regions are back in lockdown. Assuming a transit through the Suez which is executed flawlessly 99% of the time…