Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.

Operations
Sam ChambersDecember 2, 2021
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Omicron fears already playing havoc with crew changes
The omicron strain of Covid-19, first identified in South Africa last week, is already causing havoc to crew change operations…
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Containers
Sam ChambersDecember 2, 2021
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Maersk hands the baton to MSC at top of the liner rankings
The changing of the guard at the top of the liner rankings is underway. Alphaliner data shows there’s just 10,817…
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Europe
Sam ChambersDecember 2, 2021
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$1,000 Christmas bonus for Maersk staff across the globe
On track to post an all time high profit this year, Denmark’s largest shipping line will dish out a Christmas…
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Tankers
Sam ChambersDecember 2, 2021
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Popular VLCC fixtures app gets an update
The go-to app for many in the tanker industry has had a refresh. Tankers International, which operates a VLCC pool,…
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Gas
Sam ChambersDecember 1, 2021
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China redraws seaborne LNG map, looks to America for supplies
China has redrawn the map of global seaborne LNG trades this year, dismissing trade tiffs with America, to dramatically boost…
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Ports and Logistics
Sam ChambersDecember 1, 2021
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PSA makes first integrated logistics acquisition
Singapore-based global terminal operator PSA International is buying logistics provider BDP International from New York-based private equity firm Greenbriar Equity…
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Asia
Sam ChambersDecember 1, 2021
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MOL spends profits taking control of two group companies
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Japan’s largest shipowner by fleet numbers, is investing some of its profits made during a bumper…
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Tech
Sam ChambersDecember 1, 2021
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Tune into Thursday’s Captain’s Table finals for a free masterclass into how to pitch maritime tech
Are you an aspiring maritime tech creator? Get a masterclass tomorrow for free in how to pitch your product in…
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Renewables
Sam ChambersDecember 1, 2021
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IFCHOR makes offshore wind play
Shipbroker IFCHOR has invested in Hamburg-based Global Renewables Shipbrokers, moving into the booming offshore renewable shipping space. IFCHOR co-CEOs Ghigo…
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Tech
Sam ChambersDecember 1, 2021
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Japanese tanker firms invest in Finnish AI navigation startup
Three Japanese domestic tanker operators have invested in a Finnish smart navigation firm. Groke Technologies was established in October 2019…
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Americas
Sam ChambersNovember 30, 2021
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Biden’s supply chain plans are working: Walmart
Walmart chief executive Doug McMillon praised the Biden administration’s efforts to ease supply chain bottlenecks yesterday, noting the decision to…
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Gas
Sam ChambersNovember 30, 2021
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Shipping gets a new ship type with the introduction of the ultra large ethane carrier
GTT, the French gas containment system manufacturer, has shown off a supersized ethane carrier it has developed with South Korean…
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Dry Cargo
Sam ChambersNovember 30, 2021
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Newcastlemax fleet swells in 2021
Additions to the newcastlemax fleet have soared by double digits this year. Data from Braemar ACM shows that in the…
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Dry Cargo
Sam ChambersNovember 30, 2021
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Pacific Basin debuts carbon neutral offering
Hong Kong dry bulk shipping giant Pacific Basin has today launched its PB Carbon Neutral Voyage Programme. For customers wanting…
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Containers
Sam ChambersNovember 30, 2021
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British supermarket chain becomes latest retail name to charter in tonnage
One of the UK’s largest supermarket chains has become the latest retailer to go public on its shipping activities. Asda…
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Containers
Sam ChambersNovember 29, 2021
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Feeder operators to wind down across the Pearl River Delta for six weeks ahead of Chinese New Year
The latest curveball likely to have sizeable impact on global supply chains comes from south China, one of the most…
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Europe
Sam ChambersNovember 29, 2021
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen poaches Lasse Kristoffersen
Car carrier giant Wallenius Wilhelmsen has headhunted one of Norway’s best known shipowner CEOs to take the helm next year.…
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Environment
Sam ChambersNovember 29, 2021
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‘COPtimists, meet the MEP-wait-and-C’
In the space of a month the limitations of the United Nations (UN) to lead climate policy changes have been…
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Operations
Sam ChambersNovember 29, 2021
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Spanish police uncover human trafficking operation onboard livestock carrier
Spanish police arrested the captain of a livestock carrier which arrived in Cartagena from Libya on Saturday, cracking a human…
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Gas
Sam ChambersNovember 29, 2021
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BW back at DSME for more LNG carriers
The BW Group is back in South Korea for more ships. The Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led company is, along with Greece’s Angelicoussis…
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