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
Secondhand containership demand still strong despite freight market slump
The growing disconnect between vessel asset prices and freight rates may be raising questions about how long this divergence can persist
CLdN advances push into boxship sector with takeover of Samskip routes
The acquisition will strengthen CLdN’s growing container shipping portfolio, following the 2024 launch of Benelux-Ireland liner services and an order for 10 boxship newbuildings
Godby Shipping pens ro-ro newbuilding order in China in fleet renewal move
New order marks a significant fleet renewal step at a time when contracting activity in the ro-ro cargo segment has been low
BigLift Shipping confirms next-generation heavylift vessel order in China
The heavylift vessel segment is benefiting from sustained demand across the offshore wind, oil and gas, and industrial machinery sectors
Fincantieri orderbook stretches out to 2037 as NCL pens cruiseship deal
Despite the shift of most commercial shipbuilding to the Far East, Europe continues to lead deepsea cruiseship construction
Asia-Europe box trade imbalance grows ever wider as China’s exports surge
Eastbound sailings on the Asia-Europe trade are barely one-third full while rates are anchored at marginal cost or below