PCTC rates ease as newbuilds delivered
Shipping sector analyst Esgian’s August 2025 ro-ro market report indicates a continued softening in rates for large PCTCs.
Inchcape opens Las Palmas office
Port agency and maritime services company Inchcape Shipping Services has opened an office in Las Palmas, Spain as it looks to expand its global footprint.
Shipowners warned to brace for ballast water compliance campaign
Shipowners have been advised to ready themselves for extensive port state control (PSC) inspections after a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on ballast water management came into effect on September 1, 2025.
JSI Alliance expands Iberian presence
JSI Alliance has opened an office in Bilbao in cooperation with Noatum Maritime Services that will handle the commercial representation of its multipurpose and heavy lift fleet and provide port agency services across Spain, Portugal and North Africa.
Roll Group adds Bigroll KMC Beaumont to fleet
Heavy transport specialist Roll Group has added the wide deck carrier Bigroll KMC Beamont on a long-term charter from its partner KMC Bluewhale. The vessel was delivered in Singapore and will begin operations immediately.
AAL opts for Seaber to enhance fleet efficiency and TCE
AAL Shipping has opted for Seaber’s AI-assisted planning and scheduling platform as the multipurpose carrier aims to enhance its fleet efficiency and increase time charter equivalent (TCE).
Jumbo and Intermoor form strategic alliance to advance offshore projects
Grimaldi takes delivery of Grande Auckland
CY and BigLift Shipping extend HTV fleet
Meriaura signs time-charter agreement for two dry cargo vessels
Robert Wynn delivers for the UK National Grid substation
Allseas orders Grand Tour heavy transport vessel
Marine insurers face new era as trade patterns fracture
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Permira acquires minority share in RightShip
IUMI updates best practice guide for EV transport
Höegh Autoliners opts for Everllence ammonia engines
SAL Heavy Lift welcomes Svend
Auerbach's first newbuild launched
Boa strengthens Mediterranean presence