As container shipping companies continue to sign record breaking new shipbuilding orders, the choice of alternative fuels has become a key challenge. Recently, Andy McKeran, Chief Commercial Officer of Lloyd's Register (LR), shared four reasons why LNG deserves close attention from shipowners.

Container transportation is the main driving force of global trade, accounting for 80% of the total global freight volume. Data shows that in 1980, global container transportation carried 102 million tons of goods, and by 2017, container transportation volume had significantly increased to around 1.83 billion tons.

Core tip: According to the Shipping Industry Network, the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) (as of July 25th) fell 2% on a week over week basis to $5806 FEU. Compared to the same period last year, it has increased by 268%; This is 309% higher than the average FEU of $1420 before the 2019 pand

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