Shipping's Shadow Players Thrive in Chaos As the world's attention is focused on the Iran nuclear talks, a more insidious crisis has been unfolding in plain sight: the shipping industry's descent into chaos.
Clarksons, the British shipping services group, has just posted its strongest ever first half, with revenue reaching £413. 5 million and underlying pre tax profit hitting a record £61. 5 million.
The company's success is driven by the needs of shipowners, charterers, financiers, and traders, who are seeking expert advice, market intelligence, and help executing trades in uncertain waters.