Shipping news – Page 50
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NewsOng appointed TT Club CFO
EeLain Ong has taken over as chief financial officer (cfo) of international freight transport and logistics insurer TT Club.
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NewsRightShip expands with Thynk Software purchase
RightShip will acquire Thynk Software’s maritime technology business. Thynk’s founder and ceo, Marlon Grech, will become RightShip’s chief technology officer.
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NewsMaersk to acquire Martin Bencher
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has reached an agreement to acquire Denmark-based project logistics specialist Martin Bencher Group.
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NewsEco Adriatica delivered
Grimaldi has taken delivery of its 11th Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class hybrid ro-ro vessel, Eco Adriatica.
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NewsIndonesian joint venture for Chipolbal
Chipolbal Shipping Singapore has formed a joint venture with Global Putra International Group in Jakarta, Indonesia – Chipolbal Global Indonesia.
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NewsSeafarer happiness rises from lowest ebb
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published on August 1 by the Mission to Seafarers, reveals that seafarer happiness levels are recovering, after reaching a record low last quarter. Overall happiness has increased from 5.85 to 7.21 out of 10, with levels rising across all categories.
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NewsGrimaldi opens Vigo project cargo service
Italy-headquartered Grimaldi has opened a project cargo service linking Vigo, Spain, with Latin America and Africa.
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NewsBEIC established to enforce US Shipping Act
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has created the Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations and Compliance (BEIC), which has been tasked with investigative and prosecution responsibilities.
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NewsBBC Chartering adds handysize newbuilds to roster
Three 40,000 dwt handysize bulk carriers have joined the BBC Chartering fleet in recent months.
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NewsWind energy projects for COSCO
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has handled cargoes for two wind energy projects on behalf of PowerChina Chengdu Engineering Corporation.
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NewsBigLift keeps busy with various large-scale deliveries
The Netherlands-headquartered BigLift Shipping has been involved with some large-scale wind energy cargo deliveries for leading OEMs over the past few months. Newbuilds scheduled for delivery later in the year are tailored to the demand of renewable energy shippers.
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NewsJumbo-SAL-Alliance moves for Gorgon 2
Jumbo-SAL-Alliance mobilised two of its heavy lift vessels – Fairpartner and Hairline - to support the Gorgon Stage 2 project in Western Australia.
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NewsMaersk outlines ETS compliance costs
Container shipping group Maersk has outlined the price of compliance with the proposed European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
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NewsEuropean organisations call for container shipping review
Ten European trade organisations, representing the owners and forwarders of cargo, port terminal operators and other parts of the supply chain, are demanding an immediate start to the review of European Union’s Consortia Block Exemption Regulation for the container shipping industry.
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NewsSeaway 7 takes semi-sub delivery
Seaway 7 has taken delivery of a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel.
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NewsNeptune Lines expands fleet
Neptune Lines has acquired the ro-ro vessel Höegh Maputo, which has been renamed Neptune Tharros.
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NewsBigLift supports GTA project
The Netherlands-headquartered heavy lift carrier BigLift Shipping is supporting the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project on the maritime border of Mauritania and Senegal.
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NewsAAL supports Mackay redevelopment
Heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping has handled a series of five project cargo shipments from China to eastern Australia for a major brownfield coal project in Mackay, Queensland.
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NewsEU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for shipping – what we know so far
The European Commission’s Fit for 55 package aims to reduce CO2 emissions in the bloc by 55 percent over 1990 levels by 2030. For the first time, shipping will be included as part of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), and the cost for clients looks set to be significant per freight equivalent unit (feu).
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NewsRisks may lie in existing shipping contracts
“The conflict in Ukraine saw businesses scramble to understand and navigate the rafts of new international sanctions which were rapidly introduced by individual states and international bodies,” said Hyun Woo Kang, a transportation lawyer with global firm Reed Smith.