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
DFDS ups electric Channel ferry ambitions as challenges ashore remain
British Ports Association policy director Mark Simmonds called it ‘brilliant news’, but added that ports needed government help on shoreside infrastructure
Australia bans live sheep exports from 2028
The Australian government planned to ban live sheep exports by sea in 2022. Debate has raged for years between animal rights groups and farmers about animal welfare, while livestock carriers have a chequered safety record
Containership charter rates still rising as port congestion begins to bite
Operators are having to pay significant premiums for short-term charters as tonnage providers hold the upper hand
The week in newbuildings: SC Shipping boosts chemical tanker orderbook
Chinese chemical tanker operator SC Shipping has confirmed a second order for 25,900 dwt stainless steel ships, after signing up for five vessels in April
Wallenius-funded Baltic ro-ro cargo operator confirms service start date
New thrice-weekly service is seeking to reduce road miles by encouraging a switch from accompanied trailers that are routed via Sweden’s south coast. At the same time it aims to help find a solution for a continuing truck driver shortage, which has been an ongoing problem since pandemic lockdowns
Stena confirms ro-ro jumboisation project in China
Upgrading of the vessels Stena Foreteller and Stena Forerunner will include the addition of a fourth vehicle deck and shore power systems. The conversion contract has been won by China Merchants Jinling Weihai Shipyard, the same yard that won a newbuilding contract from Stena in 2023 for a pair of methanol dual-fuel ro-ro ships