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
Tanker values have soared in 2026 but signs of stabilisation are emerging
Strong owner balance sheets and prolonged healthy earnings have reduced the pressure to sell, allowing owners of modern tonnage to demand increasingly higher prices
Vehicle carrier newbuild boom continues as Ray Carrier Carriers signs 10-ship order
Latest deal adds to significant resurgence in PCTC ordering, with 61 new vehicle carriers contracted since the start of 2026. Huge growth in Chinese vehicle exports and an ageing global fleet are encouraging owners to invest heavily in new ships
Secondhand boxship prices hold firm as buyers chase limited supply
The positive momentum is expected to continue in the short term, supported by strong cargo volumes and healthy freight rates despite a large newbuilding orderbook and wider market uncertainties
Boxship charter market firmly in tonnage provider hands as rates ascend
The charter market is expected to remain tight, with 2026 already close to being fully covered in several segments, and charterers securing ships for 2027 or 2028 delivery
EU ship recycling plan to include Indian yards pits shipowners against NGOs
Shipping associations support adding first Indian yards to the EU-approved list, but NGOs argue the move undermines Europe’s green and strategic autonomy ambitions
First containership rotor sail system set to be installed aboard Maersk post-panamax
Anemoi is expanding rotor sail technology to the containership sector for the first time