All Multipurpose shipping articles

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    Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update

    2024-11-08T08:22:00Z

    Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index continues to track sideways. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel held firm in November 2024, falling 0.02 percent month on month to USD13,157.

  • MSI 12th Edition – Q1 2024
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    Market Sentiment Index tracks upwards in Q1 2024

    2024-02-12T12:09:00Z

    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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    Logisticians consider multimodal response to Red Sea crisis

    2024-02-09T10:24:00Z

    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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    Full ships or a damp squib? Gauging the multipurpose market

    2023-12-15T09:00:00Z Sponsored by

    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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    Looking back on 2023

    2023-12-15T09:00:00Z Sponsored by

    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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    InterConti coordinates crate delivery

    2023-11-30T11:03:00Z

    InterConti Navigation has coordinated the delivery of crates on behalf of Uhde High Pressure Technologies, part of ThyssenKrupp Group. 

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    AAL outlines EU ETS stance

    2023-11-23T11:04:00Z

    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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    DHL IP to utilise Esgian suites for shipping emissions modelling

    2023-11-14T10:02:00Z

    DHL Industrial Projects has signed up for Esgian’s ro-ro and multipurpose benchmarking suites.

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    Chipolbrok on hand for NEOM turbine delivery

    2023-11-08T11:07:00Z

    Multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok has delivered wind turbines to the port of NEOM in northwest Saudi Arabia for NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC).  

  • MPV orderbook faces supply-side risk
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    MPV orderbook faces supply-side risk

    2023-11-07T09:59:00Z

    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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    Multipurpose market in a quandary

    2023-10-10T11:39:00Z

    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. 

  • BBC Chartering to welcome two F500s
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    BBC Chartering to welcome two F500s

    2023-10-02T10:33:00Z

    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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    Boosting capacity and raising standards in Africa

    2023-09-28T08:36:00Z

    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.

  • Chipolbrok bolsters network in Thailand
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    Chipolbrok bolsters network in Thailand

    2023-09-21T08:47:00Z

    Multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok has appointed Siam Bridge Agency as its representative in Thailand.  

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    Conference agenda now revealed

    2023-09-15T11:51:00Z

    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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    Conference agenda now revealed

    2023-09-11T11:07:00Z

    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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    Wang to head up Chipolbrok Americas’ commercial and business development

    2023-09-06T10:10:00Z

    Multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok Americas has appointed Eileen Wang as its director of commercial and business development.  

  • AAL Shipping releases sustainability report
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    AAL Shipping releases sustainability report

    2023-08-21T08:55:00Z

    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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    Jumbo to utilise Esgian platform

    2023-08-01T13:24:00Z

    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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    Rebalancing the multipurpose shipping market

    2023-07-13T08:24:00Z

    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.