Rob Willmington is a Markets Editor at Informa. He specializes in supply chain and logistics, covering topics such as cold chain logistics, freight, green logistics, and logistics technology, among others. Rob's insights and expertise have been featured in prominent publications including Insurance Day and Lloyd's List.
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Rob Willmington's coverage is mainly focused on the transportation & logistics industry, particularly the shipping sector. He frequently covers press releases and private sector announcements related to container ships, tankers, shipbuilding, and international trade.
To effectively reach out to Rob Willmington, consider providing insights into trends or developments within the shipping industry. Additionally, pitches related to sustainability initiatives within the transportation & logistics sector may also be of interest to him based on his coverage attributes.
Since there is no specified geographic focus for Rob Willmington's articles, relevant information from any location can be considered for pitching as long as it pertains to the global shipping industry or has implications beyond a specific region.
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By: Rob Willmington
The maritime industry is approaching a decarbonisation milestone as the first large commercial vessels capable of operating on ammonia fuel near delivery
By: Rob Willmington
Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime-owned speciality dry cargo vessel operator has disclosed deals for six new 65,200 dwt open hatch ships
By: Rob Willmington
Tanker orders were particularly strong, including one from Zodiac Maritime at Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry for four suezmax tankers
By: Rob Willmington
Interest in secondhand containerships remains strong but transaction activity has slowed with owners reluctant to sell
By: Rob Willmington
Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships said the first quarter of 2026 marked a strong start to the year despite one of the most disrupted trading environments in recent years
Notable sales included the 42,300 dwt forest products carrier Grouse Arrow, marking the third vessel scrapped from the G2 Ocean fleet this year
Continued strong ordering activity confirms confidence across many shipping sectors, as shipowners pile up orders for more fuel-efficient ships
By: Rob Willmington
Notable deals included two newbuilding resales while Lila Global is reported by brokers to have bought a pair of 1,368 teu vessels from a German owner
By: Rob Willmington
France’s CMA CGM is being added to Hengli HI’s growing client list, which already includes key boxship owners MSC and Eastern Pacific Shipping
By: Rob Willmington
Switzerland’s Sallaum Lines joins several leading vehicle carrier operators that have ordered new ships in 2026, after a quiet 2025
