Latest shipping news – Page 117

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    Super yacht elevates with EVO

    2017-06-06T00:00:00Z

    June 6 - Rich Rigging Project Services has utilised Enerpac's synchronous lifting system, the EVO 12, to hoist a 600-ton (544-tonne) racing super yacht on behalf of Titan Marine Engineering in Auckland, New Zealand.

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    Managerial moves at GAC

    2017-06-01T00:00:00Z

    June 1 - GAC has announced several appointments to drive the growth and development of a range of the GAC Group businesses.

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    Modulift launches MOD CLS

    2017-05-31T00:00:00Z

    May 31 - Modulift has launched a combined lifting and spreader beam utilising a clamp system that provides an adjustable beam, enabling users to lift from multiple points top and bottom.

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    MACS appoints Swedish agent

    2017-05-19T00:00:00Z

    May 19 - MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping has appointed Aseco AB as its agent in Sweden.

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    CSL champions flo-flo in China

    2017-05-12T00:00:00Z

    May 12 - CSL Asia Shipping has handled the shipment of two tugboats on a semi-submersible ship from China to South America.

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    Intermarine plays the Trumpy card

    2017-05-05T00:00:00Z

    May 5 - Intermarine has announced the expansion of its monthly liner service from the Mediterranean to the Americas with the appointment of Hugo Trumpy as exclusive commercial agent in Italy for this trade lane.

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    Key shipping issues come under scrutiny

    2017-05-03T00:00:00Z

    May 3 - The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched its latest Annual Review, ahead of the ICS Annual General Meeting in Istanbul next week.

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    GAC mixes up management

    2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

    May 2 - GAC has announced management appointments at both group and individual company level.

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    ABS braves it in Houston

    2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

    April 18 - The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has broken ground on the development of its global headquarters, CityPlace 2, in Houston, USA.

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    Steimler selected at NYK

    2017-04-06T00:00:00Z

    April 6 - NYK Group has appointed Svein Steimler as president and chief executive officer (ceo) of NYK Group Europe, succeeding Takuji Nakai.

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    Rhenus takes stake in Arkon

    2017-03-24T00:00:00Z

    March 24 - The Rhenus Group has taken a 40 percent shareholding in Arkon Shipping, which manages a fleet of more than 120 seagoing vessels.

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    Spliethoff's half-dozen order

    2017-03-13T00:00:00Z

    March 13 - Amsterdam-based shipping company Spliethoff has placed an order for six multipurpose vessels at the Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding shipyard in China.



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    No news is good news for shipping

    2017-03-09T00:00:00Z

    March 9 - International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens says the UK Budget 2017 contained no unwelcome surprises for the shipping industry, and some good news for the offshore sector.

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    Hostages freed

    2017-03-06T00:00:00Z

    March 6 - Eight crew members of BBC Caribbean have been released from the captivity of Nigerian pirates, Briese Schiffarts, which owns the ship, has confirmed.

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    Fesco issues statement on bankruptcy petition

    2017-03-03T00:00:00Z

    March 3 - In light of recent press speculation regarding the bankruptcy petition filed against Fesco Plc by Russian asset management company Kapital, the shipping company has issued an official statement advising that it remains engaged in a constant dial

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    Finnlines to call Bronka

    2017-02-27T00:00:00Z

    February 27 - From March 2017, Finnlines' TransRussia Express service will call at Bronka, St Petersburg to expand its presence in Russia and enhance the country's maritime links with the global marketplace.

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    Erring on the side of caution

    2017-02-24T00:00:00Z

    February 24 - Speaking at a recent Journal of Commerce webinar this week, Susan Oatway, associate director of Drewry Maritime Research, outlined some of the challenges, which still face the multipurpose and heavy lift shipping sector.

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    Liebherr sends three to Puerto Rico

    2017-02-23T00:00:00Z

    February 23 - Three Liebherr cranes that are currently dominating the skyline at Rushbrook, Ireland, are ship-to-shore container handling cranes which are being loaded onto OHT's semi-submersible heavy lift vessel, Albatross.

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    Saadé replaces Saadé at CMA CGM

    2017-02-09T00:00:00Z

    February 9 - Jacques Saadé has installed his son Rodolphe Saadé as chief executive officer (ceo) of the CMA CGM Group.

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    Beluga trial delayed for health reasons

    2017-02-08T00:00:00Z

    February 8 - The trial of the ex-Beluga chief, Niels Stolberg, which had been due to recommence this week, has been further delayed as the main defendant is seriously ill.