Roll Group has appointed Representaciones Marítimas (Martimex) as the commercial agent for Rolldock Shipping in Mexico.
Roll Group said that it has appointed Maritimex to strengthen its business in the Mexican heavy lift market. The company has over 130 years of experience in the Mexican shipping sector and, according to Roll Group, is the country’s principal ship and commercial agency and provider of port and maritime transport services.
Danish shipping company Norden has agreed to acquire Thorco Projects, diversifying its offering into the breakbulk, wind energy and steel shipping business.
DP World has launched a direct ro-ro service between the UAE and Iraq.
Since July 2022, shipping line G2 Ocean’s inbound and outbound North American service has been calling at the port of Brake, Germany. The carrier has now affirmed its cooperation with terminal provider J. Müller having signed a strategic partnership agreement.
The port of Argentia, Canada, has secured its second major contract in support of US offshore wind energy developments, and Mammoet is positioning equipment at the gateway.
The USA’s Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has elected Kent Fountain as chairman of the board, Alec Poitevint as vice chairman, and Chris Womack as secretary-treasurer, effective July 1.
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership has made a GBP4 million (USD4.96 million) investment into the port of Tyne’s Tyne Dock Enterprise Park.
