
Hot Topic - The veg oils, biofuels, and fertiliser crises and their effects on seaborne trade
Since the start of the pandemic, some essential commodity prices have followed a surging trend at an unseen rate in comparison to the previous years: soybean oil 162%, rapeseed oil 171%, sunflower oil 104.29%, palm oil 180%, palm kernel oil 253%.

Fuelling Transition: Tracking Progress
With a record share of newbuild orders in Q1 alternative fuelled, this week’s Analysis, extracted from our upcoming Fuelling Transition report, tracks progress in the shipping industry’s vital decarbonisation journey.

Russia-Ukraine: Shipping Context
Fast-moving developments in Ukraine have generated the most significant disruption to geo-political “norms” for decades. This is the first instalment of commentary and it is freely available.

The right solution, delivered
A recent deal saw us deliver a unique and creative solution for the jackup rig Atlantic Amsterdam, which was transported using a never before taken route for a single rig transportation.

Positive change through cross-divisional collaboration
Our Green Transition team brings together experts from across the Group to deliver smarter and cleaner outcomes for our clients.

Working together across the globe to build back better
As the world sharpens its focus on ‘building back better’, we're seeing demand from clients wanting to ‘pivot’ into the Offshore wind market.

Offshore Review & Outlook
Stephen Gordon summarises the semi-annual review and outlook of the offshore and energy markets, stating cautious optimism and best markets since 2015, as rapid growth in wind continues.

Laurence Hollingworth appointed as Chair
We are delighted to announce that Laurence Hollingworth has been appointed to a new position as Chair of the Board.

Tight months (and years) ahead in the C/SOV space
The oversupply of construction vessels in the oil and gas sector has made shipowners look to gain their first experiences in offshore wind, with many generating turnover from renewables.

Delivering a creative solution in a tight spot
Suitable storage options in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp (ARA) is notoriously difficult to come by. We delivered a creative solution for our clients, providing them with flexibility and cost savings.

Successful completion of a NOK 132.5m private placement
Clarksons Securities AS congratulates NORDIC MINING ASA on the successful equity capital raise of NOK 132.5m through a convertible loan from a local investors group to the Engbø project in Western Norway.

Green technology uptake 'ramping up' across fleet
As emissions regulatory and policy decisions ramp up across maritime, Clarksons Research is closely tracking the uptake of ‘green’ technology that will impact the shipping industry’s contribution to global CO₂ emissions.