All Multipurpose shipping articles
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NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index continues to show remarkable stability firm. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel was USD12,818 at the start of December 2025, a modest increase over the November figure.
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NewsMarket Sentiment Index tracks upwards in Q1 2024
One World Shipbrokers’ quarterly Market Sentiment Index (MSI) showed an improvement in Q1 2024 rising to 52.4, up from the Q4 2023 level of 51.5.
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NewsLogisticians consider multimodal response to Red Sea crisis
As the Red Sea crisis escalates, actors in the supply chain are having to navigate the complexities of re-routing and determining alternative solutions. Some are turning to multimodal solutions that utilise the Silk Road.
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NewsLooking back on 2023
It’s tricky to summarise the current state of play in the project logistics and heavy lift shipping sectors. Whether the glass is half full, or half empty, is very much situation dependent.
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NewsFull ships or a damp squib? Gauging the multipurpose market
With a promising project pipeline and a supply side that favours the market, the multipurpose shipping segment is in a stable state, despite 2023 landing somewhat flatter than expected.
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NewsInterConti coordinates crate delivery
InterConti Navigation has coordinated the delivery of crates on behalf of Uhde High Pressure Technologies, part of ThyssenKrupp Group.
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NewsAAL outlines EU ETS stance
AAL Shipping has published carbon surcharge guidance to help customers prepare for the increased costs related to the upcoming extension of the the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to cover the maritime industry.
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NewsDHL IP to utilise Esgian suites for shipping emissions modelling
DHL Industrial Projects has signed up for Esgian’s ro-ro and multipurpose benchmarking suites.
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NewsChipolbrok on hand for NEOM turbine delivery
Multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok has delivered wind turbines to the port of NEOM in northwest Saudi Arabia for NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC).
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NewsMPV orderbook faces supply-side risk
The multipurpose sector’s vessel orderbook is small, at just under 2.4 million dwt. China’s dominance in fulfilling those orders puts the fleet expansion in a precarious position, according to analyst Drewry.
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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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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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NewsBoosting capacity and raising standards in Africa
There has been a notable uptick in project logistics activity in Africa, driven by rising demand for minerals, metals and energy. However, there is a pressing need to improve standards. Carriers, meanwhile, are boosting capacity. David Kershaw reports.
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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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NewsConference agenda now revealed
The programme has been revealed for the inaugural Project Cargo Conference, which is being held on November 3, 2023 alongside the transport logistic & air cargo (tlac) Southeast Asia exhibition in Singapore.
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ArticleConference agenda now revealed
The programme has been revealed for the inaugural Project Cargo Conference, which is being held on November 3, 2023 alongside the transport logistic & air cargo (tlac) Southeast Asia exhibition in Singapore. Registration for the event is free, and also gains you access to the three-day tlac Southeast Asia exhibiton. ...
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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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NewsAAL Shipping releases sustainability report
Singapore-headquartered multipurpose/heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping has published its sustainability report, utilising disclosure requirements outlined by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
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NewsJumbo to utilise Esgian platform
Jumbo Maritime has joined Norway-based service performance and benchmarking analyst Esgian as its pilot client for the recently launched multipurpose vessel (MPP) platform.
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ArticleRebalancing the multipurpose shipping market
At a glance, 12 consecutive months of falling rates might be cause for alarm for the multipurpose and heavy lift shipping market. However, there is more going on than meets the eye. Owners and operators remain bullish, both now and for the future. David Kershaw reports.