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
Secondhand boxship market suffering from limited supply of sales candidates
Despite geopolitical uncertainties, buying interest remains strong across all vessel size segments
Vehicle carrier markets still buoyant but clouds on the horizon
Strong newbuilding ordering activity of recent years is now over, says Veson Nautical associate director, valuation & analytics, Dan Nash
Classification societies advancing artificial intelligence-derived ship survey technology
Advancements in remote survey techniques will not only provide significant safety benefits, but will also reduce costs and vessel down time
Boxship tonnage providers resisting rate discounts for 2026 forward fixtures
Boxship charter rates remain firm despite global trade uncertainties with average charter rates for feeder tonnage up by up to 60% year on year
The week in newbuildings: Ordering activity slows down
Orders for 10 containerships and three VLCCs recorded in quiet week for newbuilding contracts
Container fires remain one of the most significant hazards for boxships as incidents mount
While more cargo is carried on containerships now than ever before, the incidence of fire has not decreased in the same way as other causes of casualty