MPP and heavy lift shipping sentiment tracks upwards
The 20th edition of the Market Sentiment Index (MSI) for the MPP and Breakbulk Industry shows a third successive – albeit modest – rise to a level of 53.4.
Seafarer happiness ticks up but challenges remain
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from the Mission to Seafarers shows a modest improvement in wellbeing at the end of a volatile year. The overall happiness score rose to 7.26 out of 10 in Q4 2025, up from 7.05 in the previous quarter.
Latest LakerMax christened in Bremen
BBC Chartering has christened its eighth LakerMax-type vessel BBC Bremen.
UECC picks NMTS as commercial agent in China
European shortsea ro-ro specialist United European Car Carriers (UECC) has chosen Shanghai-based NYK Multimodal Transportation (NMTS) as its commercial agent in China.
2K Shipping opens in Hamburg as demand stays strong
2K Shipping is opening an office in Hamburg, Germany, as the Turkish multipurpose operator builds on steady demand for its project cargo services. With an active pipeline of energy, infrastructure and industrial investment, the company is looking forward to a “constructive” year ahead.
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers boosts Manila presence
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers (Southeast Asia) has opened a Philippines representative office in Manila.
Bigroll KMC Busan joins the Roll Group fleet
Meriaura orders 6,800 dwt open deck carrier
Royal T wraps up Labrax programme
Hoppe and Admaren launch SecureLoad Systems JV
BBC Chartering adds Bahia Blanca to Americana Line amid Argentina recovery
Allseas opts for Wärtsilä power units for latest HTV
Esgian flags sustained strength on Far East-Arabian Gulf corridor