Latest shipping news – Page 57
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NewsDamen delivers mega barge Tomsk
Damen has delivered the 111 m-long mega barge Tomsk to Combi Lift.
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NewsSeajacks Zaratan set to work at Akita Noshiro
The self-elevating platform (SEP) vessel Seajacks Zaratan has called at the port of Akita in Japan and will soon begin installation works at the Akita Noshiro offshore wind farm.
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NewsAden named at Harren & Partner
Nils Aden has been appointed managing director of Harren & Partner, effective May 1, 2021.
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NewsInterManager works to source seafarer vaccines
International trade association for in-house and third party ship managers InterManager has pledged to source Covid-19 vaccinations for its members’ seafarers.
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NewsMSC introduces eBL solution
Following a successful pilot phase, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is introducing an electronic bill of lading (eBL) on the independent blockchain platform WAVE BL.
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NewsNorthwest Competence emerges following restructure
Northwest Crewing – part of Germany’s EMS-Fehn-Group – has rebranded as Northwest Competence following an internal restructuring and an increasing demand for its ISO certification services.
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NewsSpeedy solution from dship
dship Carriers has delivered seven straddle carriers from Gdynia, Poland, to the port of Brisbane, Australia.
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NewsHöegh Autoliners steps up to net-zero challenge
Höegh Autoliners has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry to build the world’s largest PCTC, featuring engines capable of running on various environmentally friendly fuels.
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NewsSamskip steps up biofuel usage
Multimodal logistics provider Samskip is collaborating with GoodShipping to expand its usage of marine biofuels.
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NewsBBC Pearl shines on in diamond deliveries
Swift Worldwide Logistics has tasked BBC Chartering with the delivery of heavy components built by Marketex Offshore Construction for the world’s largest diamond mining vessel.
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NewsEco Savona’s maiden call
Grimaldi Groups’ fourth hybrid ro-ro unit in the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) series has completed its inaugural call at the port of Savona, Italy.
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NewsSeatrade Group and JP acquire Geest Line
Seatrade Group and Jamaica Producers Group (JP) have come together to acquire Geest Line.
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NewsFrom China to Tahiti with AAL
AAL Shipping has transported a heavy lift barge from Taicang in China to Papeete, Tahiti, on its monthly Asia-Americas service.
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NewsWW Ocean handles rail equipment
Colorado’s Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway has undergone extensive upgrades and will soon welcome back its first visitors in three years. Forwarder Fracht has been tasked with transporting rail equipment to support the reopening and enlisted the help of WW Ocean’s regular ro-ro services.
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NewsDunkirk-Rosslare route receives a boost
The port of Dunkirk in France has welcomed the arrival of DFDS Seaways’ ro-ro vessel Ark Dania, as the shipping line increases the frequency of its port calls on the Dunkerque-Rosslare service.
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NewsImperial sells South American shipping business
Imperial Logistics has agreed to sell its South American shipping business to logistics provider Hidrovias do Brasil.
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NewsThe Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers welcomes president
Kevin Shakesheff has succeeded Lord Mountevans as president of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
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NewsC.H. Robinson delivers urgent cargo to Saudi Arabia
C.H. Robinson has transported 24 trucks from Houston, USA, to the port of Dammam in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsNYK and NBS develop system for sailing schedules
NYK and its group company NYK Business Systems (NBS) have developed a system for creating improved pure care and truck carrier (PCTC) sailing schedules.
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NewsDNV revamps audit protocol for seafarer safety
DNV has instructed its safety management auditors to specifically address seafarer health, work, and living conditions in their 2021 audits.