Shipping news – Page 30
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NewsCMA CGM moves forward with Bolloré Logistics acquisition
CMA CGM has moved forward with the acquisition of Bolloré Group’s transport and logistics activities and committed to purchase Bolloré Logistics for an enterprise value of EUR5 billion (USD5.5 billion).
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NewsGreencarrier and Wallenius form Lakeway Link
Greencarrier and Wallenius Marine have established Lakeway Link, which will offer a regular service for ro-ro and high and heavy cargoes between Sweden and Poland.
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NewsSeafarers’ Happiness Index drops
The latest Seafarers’ Happiness Index (SHI), produced by the Mission to Seafarers, has revealed a decline in overall happiness levels during the first three months of the year. The survey, which captures seafarers’ sentiments worldwide across a wide range of welfare issues, shows a fall from 7.69 to 7.1 out of 10, compared to Q4 2022.
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NewsKeeping up with the transformers market
The transformers market is growing at speed, particularly in North America, at a time when the supply chain is still facing major challenges, according to ro-ro operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
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NewsUECC launching liner service linking Pasajes and Cuxhaven
Ro-ro operator UECC will establish a direct link between the port of Pasajes, Spain, and the port of Cuxhaven, Germany, effective May 5, 2023.
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NewsIngerø joins Höegh board
Höegh Autoliners has appointed Gyrid Skalleberg Ingerø to its board of directors.
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NewsTotal Movements exports transformers to Tanzania
India-headquartered Total Movements moved eight transformers, as well as their accessories and oil drums, from a factory on India’s west coast to Tanzania.
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NewsDutch Cory team debuts with barge transport project
It did not take long for the new Cory Brothers team in Rotterdam to put its skills on show with a shipment of barges destined for the Caribbean.
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NewsSenior appointments at BBC Chartering
Tim Kopfensteiner will step up as president of BBC Chartering USA later this year, succeeding Per Petersen. Alexander Fürst will take over Kopfensteiner’s role of chief chartering officer in Leer, Germany.
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NewsGrimaldi’s G5-class ro-ro units start rolling in
Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of its first G5-class ro-ro multipurpose vessel, Great Antwerp, at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea.
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NewsHuisman secures contract for leg encircling crane
Huisman has landed a contract for a 3,000-tonne fully electric leg encircling crane (LEC) from offshore wind turbine installation contractor Havfram Wind, which will be installed aboard its second NG-20000X installation vessel.
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NewsJumbo-SAL-Alliance on hand in major US projects
The Jumbo-SAL-Alliance, on behalf of the joint venture of Chiyoda, CB&I, Zachry JV (CCZ JV), has transported 215,529 freight tons of cargo from Changshu, China, to Beaumont, USA, for the Golden Pass LNG project.
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NewsMaersk Supply Service and GustoMSC partner on wind installation vessel design
Maersk Supply Service and GustoMSC will collaborate on the design of a wind turbine installation vessel for the next generation of turbines. The aim of the collaboration is to create an upgraded design that can serve the offshore wind market in Europe.
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NewsSpliethoff christens Brouwersgracht in Amsterdam
The Netherlands-headquartered Spliethoff has held a christening ceremony for its DP2 B-type vessel Brouwersgracht in the Cacaohaven in Amsterdam.
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NewsBlue Water takes full control over Danwind Blue Water
Blue Water Shipping has taken full ownership of its joint venture Danwind Blue Water, which provides wind turbine installation and related services.
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NewsCMA CGM makes Bolloré Logistics offer
Bolloré Group has received an offer from CMA CGM Group for the acquisition of its transport and logistics activities – Bolloré Logistics.
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NewsJacquet joins United O7 Americas
Rob Jacquet is joining United O7 Americas as managing partner based in Houston, USA.
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NewsBlue Bell coordinates breakbulk shipment
Blue Bell Shipping has coordinated the delivery of breakbulk cargoes from Hamriyah, UAE, to north Iraq.
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NewsPiracy incidents are on the decline but vigilance still required
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has recorded the lowest level of reported global piracy and armed robbery incidents since 1993 but calls for continued vigilance and naval response.
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NewsAllseas lands contract for substation installation
Allseas has secured a contract with DEME Offshore to install a substation for France’s Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm.