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
Sinokor’s VLCC buying spree advances while many vessels stuck in MEG
Majority of Sinokor’s VLCC purchases have been executed through MSC-linked, Liberian- or Panamanian-registered owners
Zodiac Maritime returns to Chinese yard for more panamax vehicle carriers
Latest newbuilding contract extends Zodiac Maritime’s fleet renewal strategy, following big orders last year for new containerships and tankers
Ship recycling sales slump as high charter and freight rates delay demolition decisions
Disruptions in the Middle East Gulf and rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, continue to boost charter markets and vessel demand and thus preclude the incentive to recycle
The week in newbuildings: Ordering slows but high-value vessels continue to be signed
Orders for 22 vessels were confirmed in the past week in the boxship, gas and crude oil tanker sectors
LNG carrier orders surge as shipowners rush to secure scarce shipyard slots
Shipowners are moving quickly to secure remaining 2029 construction slots at South Korean shipyards
HD KSOE secures $1bn in new LNG carrier orders
HD KSOE has now won orders for 16 LNG carriers in 2026 valued at a combined $4bn