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
Chinese shipowners lead bulk carrier boom in Russian Northern Sea Route transits
With the NSR’s seasonal navigation window running from August to October activity is expected to remain elevated, while expanding container services also signal strong commercial interest in the Arctic corridor outside of the energy shipping sectors
The week in newbuildings: Orders edge lower as 22 ships contracted
Latest orders included more 14,600 dwt heavy-lift capable MPVs ordered by Germany’s SAL, while MSC was confirmed to have added five 21,700 teu boxships at Zhoushan Changhong
Ship recycling arrivals fall in August as end-of-life vessel sales remain weak
Most August arrivals were smaller vessels, including general cargoships and two conventional reefers, but more notable arrivals included two sanctioned vessels delivered to Alang in India
Fire-damaged Cosco vehicle carrier arrives off Panama after lengthy tow
Incident is particularly significant because Min Jiang Kou is the first LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier to suffer an engine room fire
MSC adds more secondhand boxships as it reduces share of chartered tonnage
The carrier’s sustained purchasing programme has strengthened its position as the world’s largest container line
Megamax boxships retain their allure despite boom in smaller newbuilds
Of the nearly 500 containership newbuildings ordered since the start of 2026, only 23% exceed 10,000 teu, compared to over 50% in 2024