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Joined: June 13, 2026
Articles: 20

Finance

Ship Finance Stays Strong as Asset Values Remain High

Ship finance remains active as high vessel values, alternative lenders and stronger owner balance sheets reshape maritime lending in 2026.

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June 14, 2026

Markets

Container Rates Rise as Peak Season Tightens Capacity

Container rates are climbing as early peak season demand, tighter capacity and higher fuel costs add pressure to liner markets.

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June 14, 2026

Technology, Academy

Maritime Data Quality: The Hidden Barrier to Digital Shipping

Maritime data quality explained: why clean vessel, voyage, PMS and emissions data is essential for digital shipping, AI, compliance and finance.

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June 14, 2026

Academy, Regulation

EEXI vs CII: Key Differences for Shipowners

EEXI vs CII infographic comparing technical efficiency and operational carbon intensity

EEXI and CII are both central to shipping decarbonisation, but they do not measure the same thing. One focuses on technical efficiency, while the other measures operational carbon intensity.

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June 14, 2026

Academy, Chartering

Laytime in Shipping: Meaning, Calculation and Commercial Impact

Shipping operations desk with voyage documents overlooking a busy port

Laytime in shipping is where port operations, charterparty wording and commercial risk meet. This guide explains NOR, demurrage, despatch, delays and why laytime still matters in 2026.

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June 14, 2026

Technology, Academy

Predictive Maintenance in Shipping: From PMS to Early Warning

Planned maintenance system screen showing vessel equipment tasks and maintenance records

Predictive maintenance moves shipping from scheduled checks toward earlier warnings, better planning and reduced operational disruption.

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June 13, 2026

Academy, Chartering

What Is a Charterparty in Shipping?

Maritime contract documents with nautical chart and shipping business setting

A charterparty is one of the most important contracts in shipping, shaping the relationship between shipowner, charterer, voyage and risk.

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June 13, 2026

Finance, Regulation

Shipping Finance in 2026: Why Carbon Exposure Is Becoming a Financial Risk

Ship funnel emissions illustrating carbon exposure and financial risk in shipping finance

Shipping finance is changing. Carbon exposure, regulation and vessel efficiency are becoming part of how banks, owners and investors assess maritime risk.

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June 13, 2026

Academy, Regulation

CII in Shipping: Meaning, Ratings and Commercial Impact

CII in shipping compliance dashboard showing vessel efficiency and carbon intensity analysis

CII is no longer only a technical compliance measure. This guide explains carbon intensity ratings, vessel efficiency and why CII matters commercially in shipping.