Shipping market review: diverging trends across global shipping sectors
December 19, 2025
This insight brief sets the scene for a more in-depth exploration of port call optimisation strategies, outlining their key characteristics and considerations. Two primary strategies dominate the discussion: just-in-time (JIT) arrivals and virtual arrivals (VA). Both are focused on adjusting a vessel’s speed based on port readiness; in other words, ensuring that ships arrive when berth space and nautical services […]
