“We’re talking as panellists, about our data, our intellectual property. We’re not going to sign our rights away.”

A pretty straightforward message from Gary Weston chairman of newly formed Competitive Ship Brokers.

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“The infrastructure, administrative and developmental support it provides under the powerful Baltic Exchange brand is global in reach; and it would be both difficult and expensive to replicate.”

But the Baltic Exchange feels quite comfortable with a long tradition behind it.

‘It’s our data’ brokers tell Singapore Exchange

“We consider that a Chinese company can provide a different service in terms of cost and efficiency but also a different feeling about shipping service.”

Sinochem Shipping general manager Xu Junfeng has ambitions to become one of the world’s top three chemical tanker owners.

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“We cannot afford to ignore air-quality issues for five more years.”

Don Gregory, director of the Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association is crystal clear about shipping emissions.

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“If you cancel an option negotiated two years ago at prices agreed then, and go now to a different shipyard to order at today’s prices, you will probably save money.”

Banchero Costa shipping analyst Ralph Leszczynski explains why dropping options like Vitol makes sense.

‘Market condition’ sees tanker outfits axe Sungdong options

“The opportunity in China is vast and cruising will continue to attract interest for a very long time.”

Royal Caribbean’s Gavin Smith is talking about a market that did not exist five years ago.

Royal Caribbean goes big with Ovation in China

“Like many dry cargo owners, we are looking to benefit from the market… more or less in sizes where there isn’t too much brouhaha.”

Laskaridis commercial director Yannis Lagarias explains Norden vessels acquisition.

Trio of shipowners pounce on Norden post-panamax quartet

“These people are not kids. They are very mature and know what they are doing in shipping.”

What would Nikolas Tsakos have to say on BSM’s Norbert Aschmann’s comments?

German grows Greek focus to capture next generation

“Frankly speaking, for any class society to do well, we need to be a major shipbuilding nation and sadly we are not.”

Indian Register of Shipping chairman Arun Sharma knows his nation’s potential.

IRClass looks to global stage for diversification

“We are a bit like a football club. The personnel can change but the club remains.”

Lodestar founder John Hearn uses his football experience in his effort to restructure the company.

Lodestar regroups after raid by Navigators