Latest shipping news – Page 8
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NewsVertom Joy joins Vertraco’s Europe Caribbean Line
Vertraco Shipping has added the 11,500-dwt vessel Vertom Joy to its Europe Caribbean Line (ECL) fleet.
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NewsSAL’s Sofie debuts updated look
SAL Heavy Lift’s vessel Sofie has docked at Wallmann Terminal following a revamp at a shipyard that saw the ship get a complete makeover, including an updated ballast water treatment system, and silicone anti-fouling coating that reduces emissions and fuel consumption.
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NewsUAL promotes Galli to its board
Universal Africa Lines (UAL) has appointed Tania Galli as a member of its board of directors.
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NewsMultipurpose market in a quandary
The multipurpose shipping market is finds itself in a quandary. Both shippers and carriers report upcoming demand, particularly in in the premium sector, with forward bookings placed. There is also growing impetus from the oil and gas sector. However, the actual present level of activity and availability of prompt cargo is weak.
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NewsAAL ships critical components for Texas project
AAL Shipping handled the delivery of over 12,800 freight tons of heavy lift cargo from the South Korean ports of Kunsan and Pyeongtaek to Beaumont in Texas.
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NewsCarisbrooke places newbuild order at Thecla Bodewes
UK-based Carisbrooke Shipping has placed an order at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards for a series of diesel-electric multipurpose dry cargo vessels.
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NewsSAL Heavy Lift to add semi-submersible tonnage
SAL Heavy Lift is chartering two semi-submersible deck carriers – Zhong Ren 121 and Zhong Ren 122 – on a long-term basis, in collaboration with its partner Shanghai Salvage (China).
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NewsPenta-Ocean adds installation vessel to its roster
Singapore’s PaxOcean has delivered a wind turbine installation vessel to Japan’s Penta–Ocean Construction in Batam, Indonesia.
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NewsSkarv Shipping orders four multipurpose vessels
Skarv Shipping Solutions – a joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg Edge – has signed a contract with Huanghai Shipbuilding for four shortsea 7,000 dwt multipurpose vessels, with an option for a further four units.
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NewseSAILs to be fitted on Louis Dreyfus Armateurs’ Ville de Bordeaux
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus will equip one of the vessels it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies, chartered from shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, with wind-assisted propulsion technology.
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NewsSenior appointment at Sallaum Lines
Ro-ro operator Sallaum Lines Switzerland has appointed Bilal Sallaum as its chief business officer.
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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.