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
Ageing fleets and dual-fuel retrofits provide boost for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä posts a 10% year-on-year rise in operating profit to $227m in Q325, reflecting robust service growth
Russian box volumes rebound despite sanctions and service realignments
Russia’s container trade has mostly realigned toward non-Western partners and direct, rather than feeder, services
The week in newbuildings: China picks up 83% of orders
Firm orders for two general cargoships, three tankers and 11 bulk carriers were signed in the past week, while Stena RoRo confirmed a letter of intent for up to six ro-ro cargo carriers
Zodiac Maritime pens Vietnam-built suezmax tankers in first order for new Samsung joint venture
Zodiac Maritime’s latest newbuildings will be built to Samsung’s new energy-efficient suezmax design and are costing $80m each
Tanker values hold firm but have room for further rises
Notable recent deals included Metrostar’s sale of two four-year-old suezmaxes for $78m each and Landbridge’s sale of scrubber-fitted VLCC pair for $85.8m apiece
China maintains its grip on boxship construction as orderbook share nears 75%
Competitive pricing, on time delivery and government backing means Asia’s shipyards are expected to maintain their leading position in containership construction