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
Shadow fleet tanker in first VLCC recycling sale since 2022
The 2000-built very large crude carrier Amor has been purchased by Indian ship recyclers at Alang for a reported $440 per light displacement tonne
The week in newbuildings: Dry cargo sector dominates
The newbuilding orderbook for bulk carriers has reached 10.4% of the existing fleet in service, in deadweight terms. This is up from 8.8% in December 2023
Vehicle carrier supply crunch continues as uncertainty surrounds impact of EU tariffs
Big orderbook for new large car and truck carriers and slowing demand for new cars are adding risk for vehicle carrier operators
Seafarer mental well-being services grow to provide for family ashore
“It can be very difficult to leave the family to go to sea for nine months; there can be pain involved in separation,” said clinical psychologist at maritime service provider Mental Health Support Solutions
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement appoints former chief financial officer to top role
Ian Beveridge to hand over executive management of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement to Sebastian von Hardenberg with effect from January 2025
Boxship charter market loses some steam but strong demand to continue
Chartering activity has slowed in the final weeks of 2024 but there is no suggestion of a charter rate slump, following a very good year for boxship tonnage providers