Operators consider measured path back to Suez
With the Gaza ceasefire appearing to hold and Yemen’s Houthi rebels signalling a halt to attacks on merchant vessels, the discussion has begun to tilt towards a measured, albeit cautious, return of commercial traffic to the Red Sea.
HTA urges industry to back policing reforms as abnormal load inconsistencies persist
Following a meeting of the Abnormal Loads Group (ALG), the Heavy Transport Association has called on operators to sign an open letter to the UK’s policing minister to back legislative reforms that support the delivery of critical infrastructure and housebuilding. Signatures must be added by December 5 at the very latest.
Inchcape opens Geoje office
Inchcape Shipping Services has opened an office in Geoje, South Korea – a strategic hub for shipbuilding and offshore projects.
Singh promoted at Total Movements
India-based Total Movements has promoted Deepak Singh to assistant general manager.
BOSS adds to management team and equipment fleet
USA-based Bennett On-Site Services (BOSS) has appointed Joel Thames and Kevin Hamilton as regional managers for the Texas and Southeastern markets, respectively, and bolstered its fleet with Grove cranes.
Poland’s investment rebound gathers momentum
Poland’s construction and industrial sectors are gathering pace, with October’s data from ING pointing to a rebound in fixed investment and strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals. Rising output, easing wage pressures and improving financing conditions are setting the stage for further rate cuts – while major energy, infrastructure and port developments continue to position Poland as a growing hub for project logistics across Central and Eastern Europe.
Maritime data standards step up a gear
Two developments highlight a growing drive for more reliable maritime data. OrbitMI has rolled out Vessel Reporting Analysis to help shipowners and operators understand how their vessel reports align with industry standards, while Kinéis is fast-tracking the expansion of its satellite AIS constellation on the back of fresh contract wins.
North Sea indecision is already biting, port of Aberdeen CEO warns
The port of Aberdeen’s ceo, Bob Sanguinetti, warns that indecision over North Sea projects is already rippling through the wider economy and risks leaving the region stranded between two energy eras.
QSL expands into Pascagoula
North American stevedoring and marine services provider QSL has expanded its US footprint with the addition of Pascagoula to its terminal network.
COSCO Shipping Specialized opens three liner routes
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has launched three liner services linking Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
