9. The Vapur (Turkey) Could this be the shortest transcontinental crossing? It sure is a memorable one, for the public ferry across the Bosporus navigates […]
Ships
THE SWISS MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT
Fathers are a peculiar species. They tend to recall and regret their mistakes as parents, often overlooking the things they did right. Focused on the […]
ORANGE JUICE TANKERS HOW YOUR BREAKFAST SAILS THE SEAS
More than 205 meters long and 35 meters wide, she sails from São Paulo to the USA, the Netherlands, and Japan with 37,000 tons of […]
FIGHTING FOR LIFE THE CONTROVERSY OF LIVESTOCK CARRIERS
In 2002, the Uljanik Shipyard in Croatia completed an unusual project – the largest livestock carrier in the world, MV Becrux. But in line with contemporary […]
WILLEM RUYS – FROM OCEAN LINER TO CRUISE SHIP
Having a Dutch uncle has its privileges, and I am not only referring to the generous portion of premium Gouda and wry humor on my […]
CHINESE JUNKS EMPERORS OF THE EAST
The Age of Sail – those three glorious centuries of European domination of the oceans – are considered by many on my side of the […]
Glossary of Trading Terms
The world of trading is full of jargon, and in an already complicated industry this can leave those wanting to find out more about the market feeling […]
What Are Incoterms An Introduction to Incoterms in 2022
What are Incoterms? Incoterms, a portmanteau of ‘international commerce terms’, are a crucial aspect of international sales contracts. They are a series of three-letter terms […]
Outlook for the Global Sugar Economy
A summary of Czarnikow’s presentation at Kingsman’s 5th Delhi Sugar Conference in 2011 The outlook for the global sugar economy does not look good. From […]
Trade Finance Definition
Trade finance. Is it just business jargon? How does it work? How is it different from corporate finance? Do you need it? In this guide we answer these questions, de-mystify key terms, delve […]