Editor, Shipping & Logistics
Mara Okafor reports on tanker markets, chartering, ports and terminal infrastructure connected to commodity and energy trade.
9 published articles
Shipping5 min read
Writing in The Motorship, Alkagesta chief executive Orkhan Rustamov argues that record transport costs are not an immovable fact of life and that traders and shipowners must plan together.
Source: The Motorship
Terminals4 min read
A storage operator in Fujairah has commissioned additional blending capacity aimed at marine fuel customers, extending the hub's role in residual product handling.
Source: Terminal operator statement
Fuel Oil Shipping5 min read
Extended voyage distances on fuel oil trades have supported product tanker utilisation, with owners reporting steadier employment across medium range tonnage.
Source: The Maritime Executive
Ports4 min read
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has published throughput figures showing growth in liquid bulk volumes, supported by refined product and biofuel movements.
Source: Port of Rotterdam Authority
Storage4 min read
A tank storage operator has agreed a multi-year capacity lease with a commodity trading house, securing long-term utilisation at a coastal terminal.
Source: Trade Finance Digest
Ports3 min read
A port authority has approved development of an additional liquid bulk berth, expanding handling capacity for product cargoes.
Source: Port of Rotterdam Authority
Tankers4 min read
A tanker owner has placed an order for dual-fuel product carriers, adding fuel flexibility to its forward fleet profile.
Source: The Maritime Executive
Freight3 min read
Clean petroleum product freight rates have firmed on key routes as tonnage availability tightened in prompt loading windows.
Source: The Maritime Executive
Supply Chain3 min read
A terminal group has partnered with a technology provider to give customers scheduling and inventory visibility across its network.
Source: Port of Rotterdam Authority