Rob Willmington
Markets Editor
Rob has two decades of experience in maritime data, research & analysis and feature writing. He has contributed to numerous B2B maritime publications including Fairplay, Fairplay Solutions, Safety at Sea, JOC and Containerisation International. In addition, he has been involved in various research projects including the IHS Markit multiclient study: ‘What bunker fuel for the high seas?'.
Rob has a particular interest in global shipbuilding, ship design and technology and vessel supply matters in the container, cruise/ferry, dry cargo, ro-ro, vehicle carrier and tanker vessel sectors.
Latest From Rob Willmington
Five steam-turbine gas carriers and MSC boxship sold for scrap
SK Shipping has sold a series of 138,000 cu m LNG carriers on an ‘as is’ basis, while MSC has disposed of its 16th containership this year for recycling
The week in newbuildings: Gas and tanker segments dominant
Newbuilding contracts for 20 tankers, five gas carriers and six containerships were reported in the past week with Chinese shipyards being the chief beneficiaries
ONE brings shipmanagement function in-house with Seaspan joint venture
Sixth-largest containership operator confirms establishment of Singapore-headquartered OneSea Solutions, which will be jointly owned by tonnage provider Seaspan, in which ONE is a major shareholder
China builds share of global newbuilding orderbook to over 70%
Regardless of any mooted protectionist efforts, Chinese shipyards can expect to maintain an edge with most shipowners and investors owing to their competitive pricing and robust production capabilities
Thermal coal imports to Europe plummet due to renewables switch
Coal shipments to advanced economies have fallen for their second consecutive year, with Europe registering a 22% year-on-year drop
BIMCO-led ship recycling alliance launched ahead of 2025 Hong Kong Convention
BIMCO, recycling associations in major recycling nations and cash buyers GMS and Wirana Shipping have joined up to help speed compliance for the upcoming Hong Kong Convention, which enters in to force in June 2025