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Daily Briefing 7 February 2025
Maersk chief doubles down on integrator strategy | Shipowners face unlimited liability for alternative fuel spills, lawyers warn | Vehicle carrier sector on road to normalisation following four-year bull run

Staying ahead of FuelEU Maritime
The dawn of 2025 has brought with it the rollout of transformative emissions management regulations for the shipping industry
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Vehicle carrier sector on road to normalisation following four-year bull run
Strong investment in alternative-fuel vehicle carrier newbuildings since 2022 will see a record number of new ships delivered in 2025. Coupled with a potential return to the Suez Canal, market sentiment has weakened, but significant overcapacity appears unlikely
Trump tariff workarounds will lessen impact of trade war escalation
Shippers will circumvent Trump’s tariffs by seeking alternative supply chain options if US-Sino trade war intensifies. Analysts expect renewed emphasis on rerouting cargoes, as US shippers continue to import cheaper Chinese and other foreign goods

What to look out for in 2025
Lloyd’s List’s editorial team gives you a head start for 2025 by discussing the most important things to look out for next year in their field
Annual Outlook 2025
Carbon regulation and Trump 2.0 are the obvious factors that everyone is focussed on for 2025, but don’t discount the impact of transparency, Africa, asset prices and AI next year. Click here to view the full report
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