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shipowners
Logistics World's largest shipmanager sees owners demanding more than technical management
Anglo-Eastern Univan Group CEO Bjorn Hojgaard argues that shipmanagement has evolved beyond technical operations and cost control. Owners increasingly demand protection against geopolitical, regulatory, cyber, and workforce risks, making peace of mind a key value driver.
Logistics Strait of Hormuz Risk Soars: War Risk Insurance Premiums 33 Times Normal, Shipowners in 'Absolute Confusion'
War risk insurance premiums for the Strait of Hormuz have surged to 33 times normal levels amid unprecedented geopolitical tensions and misdeclared hazardous cargo, according to FreightWaves. Shipowners are in a state of 'absolute confusion' as the industry shifts from efficiency to resilience. The development threatens supply chain stability for oil and containerized trade through one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.
Regulations & Compliance Shipowners Urge Single Global Recycling Rulebook as Hong Kong Convention Transforms Standards
European and international shipowners have jointly published a study calling for a single global ship recycling rulebook based on the Hong Kong Convention. The study identifies three critical gaps between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Convention, urging regulatory convergence to reduce fragmentation.
Logistics Geopolitical Shifts Demand Agility in Global Shipping
Geopolitical tensions are reshaping global shipping markets, affecting trade flows, fleet deployment, and freight rates. Shipowners are urged to remain flexible and adaptive to navigate these changes effectively.
Trade EU Pledges No Double Carbon Charges for Shipowners
The European Union has assured shipowners they will not face double carbon charges under both EU and IMO regulations. This commitment was made by Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European commissioner for sustainable transport, at Posidonia 2026.