PCTC rates ease as newbuilds delivered
Shipping sector analyst Esgian’s August 2025 ro-ro market report indicates a continued softening in rates for large PCTCs.
Inchcape opens Las Palmas office
Port agency and maritime services company Inchcape Shipping Services has opened an office in Las Palmas, Spain as it looks to expand its global footprint.
Mammoet partners with Tugdock to expand TSP use
Mammoet has entered into a strategic partnership with UK-headquartered Tugdock to expand the use of the latter’s submersible platform that has been designed to improve buoyancy, stability, and load-in/load-out operations across marine industries.
Shipowners warned to brace for ballast water compliance campaign
Shipowners have been advised to ready themselves for extensive port state control (PSC) inspections after a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on ballast water management came into effect on September 1, 2025.
JSI Alliance expands Iberian presence
JSI Alliance has opened an office in Bilbao in cooperation with Noatum Maritime Services that will handle the commercial representation of its multipurpose and heavy lift fleet and provide port agency services across Spain, Portugal and North Africa.
Nemitz joins DAKO in Hamburg
Project forwarder DAKO Worldwide Transport has appointed Tim Nemitz as its senior project manager in Hamburg, Germany.
ACS expands into Saudi Arabia
UK-based charter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened its first office in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh.
Roll Group adds Bigroll KMC Beaumont to fleet
Heavy transport specialist Roll Group has added the wide deck carrier Bigroll KMC Beamont on a long-term charter from its partner KMC Bluewhale. The vessel was delivered in Singapore and will begin operations immediately.
Yang to head up WR Logistics in Asia
Project specialist WR Logistics has appointed Yang Jung Min as head of Asia and regional director, with immediate effect.
AAL opts for Seaber to enhance fleet efficiency and TCE
AAL Shipping has opted for Seaber’s AI-assisted planning and scheduling platform as the multipurpose carrier aims to enhance its fleet efficiency and increase time charter equivalent (TCE).
