Wagenborg to add six EasyMax 2 newbuilds
The Netherlands-headquartered Royal Wagenborg has officially laid the keel for six EasyMax 2 newbuild vessels at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in Delfzijl.
HS Group places multipurpose vessel order
Germany’s HS Group has placed an order for four multipurpose vessels, plus six options, at Jiangsu SOHO Marine Heavy Industry.
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index fell by another 0.5 percent month on month. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel was USD12,690 at the start of October 2025.
ForestWave acquires Noordriver Shipping
The Netherlands-headquartered ForestWave has acquired Noordriver Shipping, which provides chartering services for the dry bulk, project, and heavy lift cargo markets.
Boluda snaps up Boskalis towage business in Australia and PNG
Boluda Towage has acquired Boskalis’s towage business in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Spliethoff crew member passes away following Houthi attack
Multipurpose shipping line Spliethoff has confirmed that a crew member of its vessel Minervagracht has died following the September 29 attack in the Gulf of Aden.
Viola to lead Kestrelmare
Neoliner Origin sets sail
Alphaliner: USTR fees could cost container lines USD3.2 bn in 2026
Seafarers evacuated after attack on Spliethoff vessel
Australian and New Zealand authorities set out updated BMSB requirements
Bonnesen to depart UHL
IMO introduces mandatory safety regime for onboard lifting appliances from 2026