Shipping news
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen delivers solid Q3 but USTR port fee clouds outlook
Ro-ro shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported adjusted EBITDA of USD471 million for Q3 2025. Total revenue for Q3 was USD1.33 billion. However, the outlook is clouded somewhat by uncertainty around United States Trade Representative (USTR) regulations.
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NewsAmmonia-fuelled trade route could link South Africa and Europe by 2029
New analysis from the Global Maritime Forum shows that ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers could feasibly be deployed on the South Africa-Europe iron ore trade route as soon as 2029 and scale toward full decarbonisation by 2035.
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NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index continues to hold firm. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel was USD12,740 at the start of November 2025.
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NewsHarren restructures heavy lift and multipurpose operations
Harren Group is bringing its heavy lift and multipurpose shipping activities together, with SAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine set to operate under the SAL banner.
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NewsSolar flatracks shine on Vertom Tula
Wattlab has supplied a seaworthy solar energy system for Vertom’s new 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose vessel, Vertom Tula.
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NewsGrimaldi welcomes Grande Melbourne
Italy-based shipping company Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Melbourne, the third of a series of seven ammonia-ready PCTC vessels on order at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC).
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NewsSolid quarter for Höegh Autoliners
Ro-ro shipping group Höegh Autoliners reported solid financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, with the high and heavy cargo (H&H) segment entering a period of renewed growth.
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NewsMeriaura plans fleet renewal in 2026
In a bid to modernise its fleet, Finnish shipping firm Meriaura is planning on adding four new vessels to its fleet across 2026.
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NewsSpliethoff picks Echandia battery system for newbuilds
Swedish battery system developer Echandia has been selected to supply energy storage systems for eight newbuild cargo vessels, with an option for two more vessels, owned by Spliethoff Group.
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NewsHarren partners with Orca AI to boost navigational safety and efficiencies
German shipping and maritime logistics specialist Harren Group is partnering with maritime technology provider Orca AI to strengthen navigational safety and operational efficiencies.
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NewsMarket Sentiment Index improves modestly
The mood about the multipurpose and breakbulk shipping industry has risen modestly, according to the 19th edition of OneWorld Market Sentiment Index (MSI).
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NewsBIMCO developing standard clause addressing Chinese port fees
BIMCO is developing a clause specifically addressing the new fees introduced on October 14, 2025 for US-related ships calling at ports in China.
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NewsIMO net-zero shipping talks delayed until 2026
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), held October 14-17, voted to delay the adoption of the draft revisions to MARPOL Annex VI including the IMO Net-Zero Framework.
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NewsStormGeo enhances bunker management platform
Weather intelligence and voyage optimisation solutions provider StormGeo has incorporated Imarex Technology’s Traffic Light System into its s-Insight Bunker Management platform in an effort to offer a fully integrated solution for optimising bunker procurement decisions.
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NewsUS and China escalate standoff with further reciprocal levies
Washington’s latest Section 301 measures have imposed steep voyage fees on Chinese-built and operated vessels calling at US ports. Beijing retaliated with levies on US ships and tighter rare earth export controls, reigniting tensions between the world’s two largest economies ahead of high-level trade talks later this month.
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NewsFuelEU Maritime pooling schemes risk compliance failures without proper governance
Maritime pooling schemes designed to help operators meet FuelEU Maritime obligations could expose participants to significant liabilities if governance and risk management are overlooked in favour of cost considerations, industry experts warned.
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NewsWallenius SOL joins Gasum pool
Wallenius SOL’s dual-fuel vessels have joined Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as compliance generators.
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NewsEMS Luna christened in Leer
Leer, Germany-based EMS Group has christened the fifth vessel in its 10-ship newbuilding programme. EMS Luna was built at the KTU Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia, and is suited for transporting breakbulk, project cargo and bulk on the European shortsea trades.
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NewsWagenborg to add six EasyMax 2 newbuilds
The Netherlands-headquartered Royal Wagenborg has officially laid the keel for six EasyMax 2 newbuild vessels at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in Delfzijl.
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NewsHS Group places multipurpose vessel order
Germany’s HS Group has placed an order for four multipurpose vessels, plus six options, at Jiangsu SOHO Marine Heavy Industry.