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Dipak Karki Highlights How Maritime Receivable Financing Unlocks Working Capital in Shipping.
September 2025 At the 10th Annual TMS Tanker Conference in Dubai, Dipak Karki, Managing Director at DK2, addressed one of the most pressing challenges for tanker owners and operators: trapped working capital. He emphasised that cash and liquidity are king in an industry facing volatile markets, capital constraints, and funding limitations. Dipak outlined how Maritime Receivable Financing can accelerate fixtures, cushion cash cycles, reduce disruption risks, improve returns, a
Nov 121 min read


FuelEU Compliance and Penalty Savings: Insights from the STX x DK2 Webinar
September 2025 In a recent webinar, Dipak Karki, Founder of DK2, teamed up with Venkatesh Natarajan, Head of Maritime Strategy and...
Sep 101 min read


Decarbonising Maritime: Insights from the FuelTrust x DK2 Webinar
In a recent webinar, Dipak Karki, Founder of DK2, joined forces with Jonathan Arneault, CEO of FuelTrust, to explore the critical intersection of decarbonisation and financial innovation in the shipping industry. The session delved into how FuelTrust’s patented soft-sensor technology provides accurate, equipment-free emission tracking to enhance Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) ratings and profitability.
Jul 61 min read


Shaping the Future of Ship Finance: Dipak Karki’s Insights at The Maritime Standard Ship Finance and Trade Conference
Dipak Karki, as Business Advisor specialising in transportation at iLex, delivered a thought-provoking presentation on the evolving landscape of the ship finance sector. He explored critical challenges, emerging trends, and the pivotal role of fintech in transforming maritime finance. Dipak underscored the advantages for funders and arrangers, stressing the value of a global network, market alerts and efficient deal management processes of the platform.
Jul 61 min read


Pioneering Sustainable Shipping: Dipak Karki’s Insights at The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference
A session on options of driving sustainable shipping towards net-zero targets. Highlighting DK2’s collaboration with cutting-edge firms like FuelTrust and Floras, Dipak demonstrated innovative decarbonisation strategies.
Jul 61 min read
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