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
Wallenius Wilhelmsen completes takeover of New Zealand vehicle carrier operator
Oslo-listed Wallenius Wilhelmsen has purchased the remaining stake in Armacup, after buying 65% of the company in 2022
Increasing markets complexities good for business, says Norden chief executive
Norden chief executive Jan Rindbo says US government fees will lead to more inefficiencies in vessel fleets as operators seek to shift larger China-built vessels away from US trades
Cross-cultural differences and more compliance add to crew retention challenges
Strong economic growth in major seafarer supply nations means more job options are available ashore
Containership sale and purchase market remains resilient
MSC is said to have purchased the 4,300 teu Navios Tempo, while undisclosed Greek shipowner buys 2,700 teu vessel from Turkish owners
Containership charter rates stay stable as vessel supply remains limited
French liner operator CMA CGM was particularly active in securing feeder tonnage in the past week
SITC declares final newbuilding options for feeder boxships series
Intra-Asia container line operator has boosted its newbuilding backlog at China’s Huanghai Shipbuilding to 10 vessels