Latest news – Page 20
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NewsPiracy incidents down but risks remain high
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has published its latest annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report, which reveals a slight year-on-year drop in global maritime incidents during 2024.
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NewsTiong Woon names Liang as chief commercial officer
Singapore-headquartered heavy lift and engineering transport specialist Tiong Woon has appointed Tan Guan Liang as its chief commercial officer.
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NewsBlue Water completes module deliveries for Agogo FPSO
Blue Water Shipping has completed the transport of 15 topside modules for the Agogo FPSO project.
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NewsProject cargo rates likely to rise in 2025, Drewry says
According to analysis from maritime research and consulting firm Drewry, project cargo activity will keep multipurpose shipping rates buoyant in 2025, despite the potential impact of geopolitical challenges and trade tariffs.
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NewsChapman Freeborn eyes Saudi expansion with Ajex Logistics Services
Charter brokerage Chapman Freeborn has expanded its cargo operations in Saudi Arabia, having signed an agreement with Ajex Logistics Services.
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NewsWagenborg handles gates for lock complex in Germany
The Netherlands-headquartered vessel operator Wagenborg has handled three lock gates from Emden, Germany, for a new lock complex in Brunsbüttel, Germany.
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NewsSecond edition of International Sustainable Port Conference to be held in Bilbao and Getxo
The second edition of the International Sustainable Port Conference will be held in Bilbao and Getxo, Spain, on February 6-7, 2025.
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Newsdeugro adds second warehouse facility in Texas
deugro USA has added a second warehouse facility at Cedar Port Industrial Park in Baytown, Texas.
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NewsDrewry’s Breakbulk Sea Transport indices
Drewry has published its latest Breakbulk Sea Transport Indices, which track both the project and general cargo shipping sectors.
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NewsNorden to add multipurpose newbuilds to roster
Norden will add a pair of new 17,500 dwt multipurpose vessels to its roster in 2026.
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NewsHareket delivers 40 trams from Türkiye to Romania
Heavy lift and transport engineering firm Hareket has delivered 40 trams, weighing a combined 1,600 tonnes, from Türkiye to Romania.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen to operate Gothenburg’s vehicle and ro-ro activities
The port of Gothenburg has chosen Wallenius Wilhelmsen as its new operator for the port’s vehicle and ro-ro terminal, effective February 2026 under a 12-year concession agreement.
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NewsMarguisa enhances shipping routes following fleet addition
Spain’s Marguisa Shipping Lines has added MSM Don to its fleet, with the vessel being used as part of the company’s enhanced services to the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe, and Gabon’s Port-Gentil.
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NewsNYK and Akita Eisen establish JV
Japan-based NYK and Akita Eisen have formed Japan Offshore Support (JOS), a joint venture that will provide ship maintenance and management services for offshore wind power projects.
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Newsdeugro delivers critical equipment for Ineos Project One
Project freight forwarder deugro has delivered critical equipment, including 10 storage bullets, from the port of Zhangjiagang, China, to the port of Antwerp, Belgium.
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NewsAAL services in Australia impacted by industrial action
AAL Shipping’s operations in Australia will be impacted by ongoing industrial action at some of the country’s key ports.
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NewsAertssen and Michielsens sign merger
Aertssen Kranen and Michielsens have signed a merger and will now operate under the name Aertssen Lifting.
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NewsFendrick fills chief operating officer role at Tadano
Jack Fendrick has been appointed chief operating officer for Tadano America’s crane business, as of January 13, 2025.
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NewsHöegh registers Sunlight
Ro-ro carrier Höegh Autoliners has registered its fourth Aurora-class newbuild vessel, Höegh Sunlight.
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NewsDeLuca to retire from Duluth in May 2025
Executive director of Duluth Seaway Port Authority Deb DeLuca will retire on May 15, 2025.