Shipping news – Page 3
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NewsSofia VG christened and launched
Meriaura’s first Ecotrader newbuild was launched and christened at the Royal Bodewes shipyard, the Netherlands, on November 14.
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NewsNoatum, Siemens Energy and Green Parrot team up on offshore renewables
Noatum Maritime has signed a partnership agreement to explore collaboration opportunities in the offshore renewable energy sector with Siemens Energy and Green Parrot Tech.
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NewsMomentum slips on Far East – Southeast Asia route
Shipping intelligence provider Esgian points to a cooling in heavy lift and multipurpose activity on the Far East–Southeast Asia corridor, with vessel calls losing steam over the past 20 months.
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NewsAF-1 heavy-duty barge redeployed to the Mediterranean
Having completed a multi-year assignment supporting construction of Denmark’s Storstrøm Bridge, Fagioli’s heavy-duty barge AF-1 has been relocated to the Mediterranean.
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NewsHouthis signal end to Red Sea attacks
Yemen’s Houthi militia have signalled that they have stopped attacks on Israel and ships in the Red Sea. Although this will likely bring optimism from those in the shipping sector, analysts feel that long-term assurances are essential.
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NewsEsgian restructures executive team
Norway-based service performance and benchmarking analyst Esgian has restructured its executive team.
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NewsMaiden voyage for Chipolbrok’s De An
Chipolbrok’s latest 62,000 dwt vessel, De An, has carried out its maiden voyage, delivering wind energy equipment from China to Egypt.
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NewsStormGeo launches Next Generation s-Insight platform
Weather intelligence and voyage optimisation solutions provider StormGeo has launched its Next Generation s-Insight Bunker Management platform.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen delivers solid Q3 but USTR port fees clouds outlook
Ro-ro shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported adjusted EBITDA of USD471 million for Q3 2025. Total revenue for Q3 was USD1.33 billion. However, the outlook is clouded somewhat by uncertainty around United States Trade Representative (USTR) regulations.
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NewsAmmonia-fuelled trade route could link South Africa and Europe by 2029
New analysis from the Global Maritime Forum shows that ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers could feasibly be deployed on the South Africa-Europe iron ore trade route as soon as 2029 and scale toward full decarbonisation by 2035.
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NewsHarren restructures heavy lift and multipurpose operations
Harren Group is bringing its heavy lift and multipurpose shipping activities together, with SAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine set to operate under the SAL banner.
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NewsSolar flatracks shine on Vertom Tula
Wattlab has supplied a seaworthy solar energy system for Vertom’s new 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose vessel, Vertom Tula.
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NewsGrimaldi welcomes Grande Melbourne
Italy-based shipping company Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Melbourne, the third of a series of seven ammonia-ready PCTC vessels on order at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC).
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NewsSolid quarter for Höegh Autoliners
Ro-ro shipping group Höegh Autoliners reported solid financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, with the high and heavy cargo (H&H) segment entering a period of renewed growth.
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NewsMeriaura plans fleet renewal in 2026
In a bid to modernise its fleet, Finnish shipping firm Meriaura is planning on adding four new vessels to its fleet across 2026.
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NewsSpliethoff picks Echandia battery system for newbuilds
Swedish battery system developer Echandia has been selected to supply energy storage systems for eight newbuild cargo vessels, with an option for two more vessels, owned by Spliethoff Group.
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NewsHarren partners with Orca AI to boost navigational safety and efficiencies
German shipping and maritime logistics specialist Harren Group is partnering with maritime technology provider Orca AI to strengthen navigational safety and operational efficiencies.
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NewsMarket Sentiment Index improves modestly
The mood about the multipurpose and breakbulk shipping industry has risen modestly, according to the 19th edition of OneWorld Market Sentiment Index (MSI).
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NewsBIMCO developing standard clause addressing Chinese port fees
BIMCO is developing a clause specifically addressing the new fees introduced on October 14, 2025 for US-related ships calling at ports in China.