Latest shipping news – Page 5
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NewsIMO opens regional presence office for MENA region in Egypt
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened a regional office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in Alexandria, Egypt.
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NewsSpliethoff-BigLift UK expands team with Herrebrugh
Mike Herrebrugh has joined the combined Spliethoff-BigLift London office, effective January 1, 2025.
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NewsBerge Rederi to equip two vessels with Norsepower rotor sails
Norwegian shipowner Berge Rederi will take delivery of two ships that are equipped with Norsepower rotor sails, with the first vessel expected to launch by the end of 2025.
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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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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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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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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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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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NewsHöegh registers Sunlight
Ro-ro carrier Höegh Autoliners has registered its fourth Aurora-class newbuild vessel, Höegh Sunlight.
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NewsUHL implements Syroco weather routing platform
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has begun implementing Syroco’s weather routing platform across 11 of its vessels.
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NewsCosmatos ships bullet tanks
Greece-headquartered Cosmatos Shipping Services has transported three bullet tanks from Thessaloniki port, Greece, to Sousaki port, Greece.
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NewsMSC ships fermenters from India to Oman
MSC has shipped six fermenters from Mundra and Nhava Sheva, India, to Sohar, Oman.
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NewsCys joins UAL America as general manager
Xavier Cys has joined Universal Africa Lines (UAL) America as general manager.
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NewsSAL transports STS cranes from Ireland to Germany
SAL’s Zhong Ren 121 vessel has transported and delivered ship-to-shore (STS) cranes from Cobh, Ireland, to the port of Hamburg, Germany for Liebherr Maritime Cranes.
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NewsChipolbrok begins service from Asia to Middle East Gulf
Chinese-Polish multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok launched a service from China, the Far East, and Southeast Asia, to the Middle East Gulf in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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NewsBOCS ships brewery tanks from Belgium to Gabon
Multipurpose specialist Bremen Overseas Chartering and Shipping (BOCS) has shipped brewery tanks from Belgium to Gabon.
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NewsBoskalis delivers Fremantle Highway to China for repairs
Heavy lift shipping specialist Boskalis has delivered the car carrier Fremantle Highway – renamed Floor – from the Netherlands to China using its semi-submersible vessel, Boka Vanguard.
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NewsDNV publishes competence standards for recommended practice for methanol and ammonia fuel use
DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies.
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NewsUHL delivers material handlers from Finland to Vietnam
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has delivered two Mantsinen 300ES material handlers from Rauma, Finland to Dung Quat, Vietnam.