Latest shipping news – Page 23
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NewsVaramar expands with Istanbul branch
Varamar – a carrier of breakbulk, dry bulk, oversized and containerised cargo – has opened a branch in Istanbul, Türkiye, in order to serve a growing customer demand in the Caspian and Middle East.
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NewsBBC Chartering to welcome two F500s
Multipurpose shipping line BBC Chartering is adding two F500-type heavy lift vessels to its fleet – BBC Philippines and BBC Odesa.
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NewsNøklebye named at Wallenius Lines
Swedish shipowner and investment company Wallenius Lines has appointed Erik Nøklebye as its ceo, effective October 1.
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NewsChipolbrok bolsters network in Thailand
Multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok has appointed Siam Bridge Agency as its representative in Thailand.
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NewsShipping giants combine efforts to tackle decarbonisation
Shipping giants A.P. Moller - Maersk and CMA CGM are joining forces to accelerate the decarbonisation of the industry, with the aim of working together to develop the use of alternative greener fuels for container vessel propulsion.
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NewsCOSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers completes biofuel test
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers (Southeast Asia) performed its first vessel trial using biofuel during August.
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NewsHöegh Autoliners details EV fire mitigation measures aboard its ro-ro fleet
Recent fire incidents aboard electric vehicle (EV) carrying vessels have brought attention to factors such as thermal runaway, saltwater intrusion, and compromised battery cells or components. Industry stakeholders, insurers, and safety experts have underscored the need for vigilance. Höegh Autoliners outlined the measures it is taking to minimise the risks.
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NewsFowler steps up at Crowley Shipping
James Fowler has been appointed as the senior vice president and general manager of Crowley Shipping.
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NewsIUMI reports global uplift in premium base
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) presented its analysis of the latest marine insurance market trends at its annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. All lines of business reported an uplift in their global premium base for 2022 with the total reaching USD35.8 billion, representing an 8.3 percent increase on the previous year.
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NewsSingh joins United O7 in Singapore
United O7 – United Heavy Lift (UHL) and Ocean7 Projects’ joint venture – has appointed Rajeev Singh as its director of projects and business development Singapore.
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NewsG2 adding two more ammonia-ready vessels to its fleet in 2026
Norwegian shipping group G2 Ocean said that its owner and pool partner, Grieg Maritime Group, has exercised its option for two additional ammonia-ready open hatch vessels, which will be delivered in 2026.
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NewsBhatia to step up at Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd has appointed Dheeraj Bhatia to the company’s executive board effective 1 January 2024. He will also become ceo of the Rotterdam-based Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding, in which Hapag-Lloyd’s infrastructure holdings will be pooled.
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NewsSwire Shipping releases sustainability report
Singapore-headquartered shipping line Swire Shipping has published its sustainability report, which details its goals and achievements in this arena for the calendar year 2022.
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NewsMOL invests in TouchWind and signs green fuel MoU with Shell
Japanese shipping group Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has invested in floating wind energy technology start-up, TouchWind.
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NewsTT Club details battery fire dangers
International freight insurance provider TT Club is seeking greater emphasis on the critical dangers of toxic gas emissions associated with lithium-ion battery fires. The failure of such batteries has the potential to occur with no prior warning, or with such speed that there is typically no time to react to any warning signs.
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NewsWang to head up Chipolbrok Americas’ commercial and business development
Multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok Americas has appointed Eileen Wang as its director of commercial and business development.
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NewsElkenz expands multipurpose fleet with Pera
Istanbul-based Elkenz Maritime Logistics has added the 6,000 dwt multipurpose vessel Pera to its owned fleet.
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NewsIUMI outlines recommendations for the safe carriage of EVs
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has published recommendations on the safe carriage of electric vehicles (EVs). Notably, its research suggests that fires in battery EVs are not more dangerous than fires in conventional vehicles.
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NewsGrimaldi Group takes delivery of Great Lagos
Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the second multipurpose ro-ro vessel from its G5-class series, Great Lagos, at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea.
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NewsIntermarine and Jumbo-SAL-Alliance launch Chilean subsidiary
Multipurpose carrier Intermarine and sister company Jumbo-SAL-Alliance (JSA) have expanded their presence in South America, opening an office in Santiago, Chile.