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Jerome de Ricqles

Expert in Ocean shipping for 25 years, Jerome puts all his knowledge of the industry to contribution for Upply. Ship captain at heart, he has written the English-French Lexicon of Containerized Shipping (Paris: CELSE, 2001).

ROTTERDAM-NEW YORK: freight rates stay high

Shipping prices are holding up at high levels on the trans-Atlantic route between Rotterdam and New York despite the start of the low season. What is happening on the trans-Atlantic shipping market, which is generally quite calm at this time of year? Several factors are contributing to the creation ...
Jerome de Ricqles
January 22 2020
2 min

The prospects for maritime container transport in 2020

At this start of the year, Captain Upply presents his annual forecasting exercise. Let us review together the market trends which could mark 2020. According to the first reports we have on one-year contracts concluded in early 2020, shipping rates are generally stable in relation to last year but ar...
Jerome de Ricqles
January 17 2020
7 min

SHANGHAI-BUSAN: a marked increase in freight rates for 40' HC containers

This intra-Asian market, which is characterised by mini-tremors and regular roller coaster rides, is known to be highly reactive to sudden variations in supply and demand. The Shanghai-Busan route is operated by 2,000-4,000 TEU feeders, which are versatile, adaptable vessels which can be positioned ...
Jerome de Ricqles
January 15 2020
1 min

Can a shipper choose where to stow a container on a ship?

The question, which is a perfectly legitimate one, of the choice of the location of containers on board ships, regularly resurfaces in discussions between shipping companies and shippers. But the answer is less simple than it seems. Reserve a place for your container on board a ship in the same way ...
Jerome de Ricqles
January 10 2020
5 min

Shanghai-Fos: sharp rise in freight rates

Strong growth in demand out of Asia as the Chinese New Year approaches has boosted maritime freight rates towards Europe. Particularly since several shipping companies have at the same time delayed vessel departures. Wide-ranging postponements of vessel departures, coupled with greater demand for lo...
Jerome de Ricqles
January 08 2020
3 min

Fos-Algiers: ocean freight rates show great stability

Ocean freight rates for 40' HC containers on the Fos-Algiers route are showing great stability despite shipping companies having announced increases. On the Fos-Algiers line, we are seeing weaker than usual cargo volumes because of the political and economic uncertainty which has persisted since Mar...
Jerome de Ricqles
December 18 2019
2 min

The resurgence of serious fires on board ships requires a response

2019 will remain a year that has been marked by a significant increase in fires on board container ships, as 9 major fires were recorded at sea, compared to only one in 2018. A situation with far-reaching consequences, that requires a response from the shipping community. Container fires are not an ...
Jerome de Ricqles
December 16 2019
3 min

TOKYO-LE HAVRE: freight rates on upward trend

Ocean freight rates for 40' HC containers are showing an increase between Tokyo and Le Havre. They are being driven by strong demand for Japanese exports, thanks to strong performances by Japanese industry, which is in good fettle in this end-of-year period. Several factors are driving current stron...
Jerome de Ricqles
December 12 2019
2 min

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