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
Crude oil tanker fleet growth records 23-year low
With low levels of recycling during the past two years and limited new deliveries the average age of the crude tanker fleet reached 12.8 years, its highest level in 26 years
Royal Caribbean boosts cruiseship orderbook at Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Royal Caribbean Group confirms newbuilding agreement for 3,000 passenger cruiseship. The shipbuilding contract is subject to financing
MSC adds to fleet with more secondhand boxship buys
The market for secondhand containerships shows no sign of abating, with a raft of deals being concluded recently, while MSC continues to add to its considerable vessel fleet
Containership charter rates stay firm as potential Red Sea return looms
Charter rates remain firm but a reversal could be looming should vessels return to the Suez Canal. Up to 2m teu of slot capacity is tied up by round-Africa avoidance of the Red Sea route
Adnoc L&S switches management of 20 tankers to Navig8 in integration push
Switch in commercial management follows the completion of 80% acquisition of Navig8 by ADNOC L&S earlier this month
Panamax bulkers sold for scrap as recycling candidates on the rise
Cash buyer Wirana Shipping reports four 1990s-built panamax bulk carriers have been sold for scrap amid weak demand for recycled steel