← Contributors Selwyn Parker Selwyn Parker is an author and journalist specialising in Asia-Pacific, European and Latin American issues. Articles by Selwyn Parker (10) Selwyn Parker 11 Oct 2024 The US wakes up to China’s latest threat – big ships Hardly a day goes by that Chinese shipyards don’t book another fat contract for a commercial vessel. Selwyn Parker 3 Sep 2024 Hong Kong keeps Russia’s dark fleet afloat Operating under flags of convenience, hundreds of vessels are evading the sanctions meant to stifle movement. Selwyn Parker 15 Mar 2024 Shipping and the great shrinking waterways With droughts a more regular feature due to climate change, the globe needs a big rethink on supply chains. Selwyn Parker 13 Feb 2024 Russia’s shadow tanker fleet runs into trouble Every day, millions of barrels of oil are being transported by ships with obscured ownership and origin. But is the game up? Selwyn Parker 1 Feb 2024 Vietnam’s ports prosper as supply chains fracture The country was seen as a winner in the US-China trade war. But the gains are quite extraordinary. Selwyn Parker 18 Jan 2024 Drought and war hit the choke points Trade through the Panama and Suez canals is slowing. Inevitably, costs are passed on. Selwyn Parker 20 Dec 2023 The great offshore decommissioning More than 70 per cent of the world’s oil and gas production comes via ageing infrastructure rapidly approaching an economic limit. Selwyn Parker 27 Nov 2023 Rise of the Redback The US dollar remain the dominant currency. But China – and others – are driving the yuan as an alternative. Selwyn Parker 6 Nov 2023 E-rickshaws turn the tide for India The continent’s ubiquitous two and three-wheelers are driving the transition to EVs, with an ambitious 2030 target in view. Load More
Selwyn Parker 11 Oct 2024 The US wakes up to China’s latest threat – big ships Hardly a day goes by that Chinese shipyards don’t book another fat contract for a commercial vessel.
Selwyn Parker 3 Sep 2024 Hong Kong keeps Russia’s dark fleet afloat Operating under flags of convenience, hundreds of vessels are evading the sanctions meant to stifle movement.
Selwyn Parker 15 Mar 2024 Shipping and the great shrinking waterways With droughts a more regular feature due to climate change, the globe needs a big rethink on supply chains.
Selwyn Parker 13 Feb 2024 Russia’s shadow tanker fleet runs into trouble Every day, millions of barrels of oil are being transported by ships with obscured ownership and origin. But is the game up?
Selwyn Parker 1 Feb 2024 Vietnam’s ports prosper as supply chains fracture The country was seen as a winner in the US-China trade war. But the gains are quite extraordinary.
Selwyn Parker 18 Jan 2024 Drought and war hit the choke points Trade through the Panama and Suez canals is slowing. Inevitably, costs are passed on.
Selwyn Parker 20 Dec 2023 The great offshore decommissioning More than 70 per cent of the world’s oil and gas production comes via ageing infrastructure rapidly approaching an economic limit.
Selwyn Parker 27 Nov 2023 Rise of the Redback The US dollar remain the dominant currency. But China – and others – are driving the yuan as an alternative.
Selwyn Parker 6 Nov 2023 E-rickshaws turn the tide for India The continent’s ubiquitous two and three-wheelers are driving the transition to EVs, with an ambitious 2030 target in view.