
Managing Director, CEM Marine
Member of the Transportation Council
Craig Marston is Managing Director at CEM Marine, a firm providing consulting services in the maritime and shipping industry. Mr. Marston has more than 20 years of experience in the maritime industry, including Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for the largest US-flag fleet of ocean-going dry bulk carriers. He has knowledge of dry bulk, liquid bulk, container shipping, petroleum support, tug and barge, and ship repair and construction activities. Mr. Marston holds a BS from the US Merchant Marine Academy and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. (This is me - Update Profile)
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Economou Deserving Of Some Criticism
June 16, 2009
Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine
CEO pilloried | www.tradewinds.no
While not the epitomy of evil that Jim Kramer describes, George Economou has lost his way somewhat.
Jinhui Shipping's Gloomy Outlook
June 4, 2009
Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine
Dry reality check | www.tradewinds.no
Jinhui Shipping (Oslo:JIN.OL) reported disappointing numbers coupled with a gloomy outlook on the near-term market, despite the recent recovery in dry bulk rates. I agree with their market forecast, but Jinhui's near-term prospects have more to do with capacity.
Demand Improvement Won't Help Dry Bulk
May 26, 2009
Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine
Bulker boomerang | www.tradewinds.no
Some iron ore contract renewals in Japan, impressive 1Q Chinese iron ore imports, and expectations of the impacts of stimulus packages have vastly improved market sentiment for a continued improvement in dry bulk shipping rates. This is "irrational exuberance."
Drewry's Outlook For Dry Bulk Overly Pessimistic
May 21, 2009
Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine
Dry looks dreary | www.tradewinds.no
Tradewinds reports on Drewry's latest forecast for dry bulk to remain depressed through 2014. This is a very unlikely scenario.
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