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
Wan Hai Lines boosts big boxship orderbook in South Korea
Two vessels each contracted from HD Hyundai Samho and Samsung Heavy Industries for delivery in 2028
Höegh Autoliners prepares for hit from USTR port levy
Höegh Autoliners chief executive Andreas Enger estimates cost of proposed USTR port fees to the company of up to $70m per annum
Bulk carrier asset values rise on improved sentiment
From February, a robust upward trend in dry bulk freight rates provided a boost to secondhand vessel values
Container line operators now more cautious about chartering tonnage
The boxship charter market has been relatively inactive, as US tariffs weigh on liner services
Elderly boxships and sanctioned aframax tanker consigned to shipbreakers
Eleven vessels were reported sold for recycling in the past two weeks with activity dominated by 1990s-built cargoships
The week in newbuildings: Ordering picks up across most vessel sectors
Orders for one offshore vessel, five gas carriers, six bulkers, six boxships, 11 ro-paxes and 17 tankers recorded in past fortnight