Ferus Smit has launched the newbuild vessel Arklow Archer at its yard in Westerbroek, the Netherlands.
The vessel is the latest in a series of six that will be delivered to Ireland’s Arklow Shipping. Arklow Ace and the Arklow Wood were delivered earlier in June.
The first – Arklow Abbey – was launched at the yard in August 2019, as HLPFI reported here.
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 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 Offshore and Intermoor have formed a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing services to the offshore oil and gas and floating wind sectors.
UK-based Peel Ports Group is set to invest GBP100 million (USD135.5 million) to expand its national steel and metals multimodal hubs in a bid to enhance capacity and boost the efficiency of logistics.
Italy’s Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Auckland, the second of seven PCTC vessels commissioned by the group from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC).
UK-headquartered Air One International has completed its first scheduled freighter service following the arrival of its Boeing 747-400F at the UK’s East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Hong Kong.
