G2 Ocean has promoted Kent-Ove Jacobsen to senior chartering manager of the company’s Europe - East Coast North America (EU/ENA) trade.
Jacobsen has worked at Grieg Maritime Group and G2 Ocean for over 10 years, contributing to the growth and success of its project cargo segment, said the company. He managed the EU/ENA trade between 2012-2016 and in 2019.
He has served as a senior chartering and project manager, and as a business development manager.
USA-based Maxim Crane Works has appointed Larry Lis as the company’s chief operations officer.
Grimaldi Shipping Agency Shanghai has inaugurated its new offices in Sinar Mas Plaza.
The Netherlands-headquartered Fusie Engineers and Q3 Heavy Lift have teamed up to design a 140 m x 40 m flat-top barge that is tailored for transporting heavy cargo for offshore wind projects in Taiwan.
Blue Water Shipping has relocated and expanded its facilities in Aberdeen, Scotland, with a new office, modern warehouse and an additional laydown area.
Shipping group Maersk has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to build a nacelle manufacturing plant and logistical base for offshore wind turbines at the Mokpo New Port Hinterland Complex in South Korea.
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Joe Kramek as its president and ceo, succeeding John Butler who retires at the end of July.
