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
Feeders still dominate boxship charter market as tonnage supply stays limited
CMA CGM has been the most active in arranging new fixtures or extending existing charters
Turbine-powered LNG tanker and panamax bulker sold for scrap
The 2004-built steam-powered LNG carrier Dukhan and a 30-year-old panamax bulker engaged in the coal trades have both been sold for recycling in the past week
The week in newbuildings: Fincantieri wins cruiseship pair for UK market
Orders for one heavylift vessel, offshore support vessel pair, two cruiseships and four containerships agreed in the past week
Shipbuilding options increasingly limited for ageing ro-ro fleet replacement
Contracting new ro-ro cargoships is becoming more challenging every year, says shipbroker BRS
Trump’s car import tariffs add to vehicle carrier operator woes
EU, Japanese, South Korean and UK production will be most affected by Donald Trump’s plans to boost US domestic car manufacturing
US port fees could ‘cripple’ Caribbean, force islands to buy more from China
The Caribbean offers a case study in the severe unintended consequences of the US port fee plan. This market is uniquely vulnerable to fallout. Businesses in the islands are already exploring replacement options for US exports