September 1st, 2008
With the region's ship owners searching for ways to finance their burgeoning fleets, Michael G. Alexiou, managing partner of Alexiou & Co, explains why Islamic finance can provide an ideal solution.
With the booming oil and gas industry requiring a plethora of support vessels and work boats, the market has never been stronger for Abu Dhabi Ship Building, explains vice president William Stewart.
Sending perishables by sea is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than by air -but do the benefits outweigh the time considerations?
Question: What is the relevance of the recent "Achilleas" ruling to the marine charter market?
With the growing demand for new builds hitting the region's sea freight industry, flexible financing is critical for companies wishing to expand their fleets.
Freight rates for dry bulk shipping have been soaring over the last few years, but experts have warned that the market could soon run aground.