Shipping news – Page 64
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NewsFrom China to Tahiti with AAL
AAL Shipping has transported a heavy lift barge from Taicang in China to Papeete, Tahiti, on its monthly Asia-Americas service.
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NewsWW Ocean handles rail equipment
Colorado’s Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway has undergone extensive upgrades and will soon welcome back its first visitors in three years. Forwarder Fracht has been tasked with transporting rail equipment to support the reopening and enlisted the help of WW Ocean’s regular ro-ro services.
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NewsDunkirk-Rosslare route receives a boost
The port of Dunkirk in France has welcomed the arrival of DFDS Seaways’ ro-ro vessel Ark Dania, as the shipping line increases the frequency of its port calls on the Dunkerque-Rosslare service.
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NewsImperial sells South American shipping business
Imperial Logistics has agreed to sell its South American shipping business to logistics provider Hidrovias do Brasil.
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NewsThe Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers welcomes president
Kevin Shakesheff has succeeded Lord Mountevans as president of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
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NewsC.H. Robinson delivers urgent cargo to Saudi Arabia
C.H. Robinson has transported 24 trucks from Houston, USA, to the port of Dammam in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsNYK and NBS develop system for sailing schedules
NYK and its group company NYK Business Systems (NBS) have developed a system for creating improved pure care and truck carrier (PCTC) sailing schedules.
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NewsDNV revamps audit protocol for seafarer safety
DNV has instructed its safety management auditors to specifically address seafarer health, work, and living conditions in their 2021 audits.
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NewsITIC warns shipping industry of Covid-19 test oversights
The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) – managed by Thomas Miller – has warned of the importance of checking crew Covid-19 tests.
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NewsUECC floats LNG newbuild
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has launched the first of three LNG battery-hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, China.
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NewsJumbo-SAL-Alliance comes to life
German breakbulk and project cargo carrier SAL Heavy Lift and Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and installation contractor Jumbo Shipping have commenced operations under their joint venture banner – Jumbo-SAL-Alliance.
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NewsGrimaldi and Armas Trasmediterránea sign MoU
The Grimaldi Group and Armas Trasmediterránea Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see a sale of assets and greater collaboration between the companies.
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NewsMultipurpose shipping’s recovery still fragile
The rapid recovery in earnings for multipurpose vessels is expected to slow from the second half the year as capacity constraints and supply chain disruptions in competing sectors ease, according to Drewry’s Multipurpose Shipping Annual Review & Forecast.
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NewsWagenborg’s Máxima certified green
Royal Wagenborg’s multipurpose vessel Máxima has been certified according to the Clean Shipping Index.
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NewsWilson delivers for DHL
On behalf of DHL, shortsea shipping company Wilson moved two heavy units from Belgium to the UK.
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NewsTopside towed along River Forth
Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit has offloaded a topside drilling platform onto the cargo barge Iron Lady on the River Forth in the UK.
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NewsStarclass reflects on Eemslift Hendrika’s journey
Starclass Yacht Transport is working with Amasus Shipping to mobilise Eemslift Hendrika’s sister ship Eemslift Nelli to maintain its yacht transport liner service between Bergen, Norway, and Istanbul, Turkey.
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NewsICS publishes maritime security guidance
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published a comprehensive guide to prepare the shipping community for threats such as piracy, kidnapping, and terrorism.
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NewsYe joins AAL China
Raphael Ye has joined AAL Shipping’s commercial team in China as a senior sales manager.
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NewsDrewry reports rising rates
The Drewry Multipurpose Time Charter Index rose to USD7,795 per day in March 2021, representing a rise of almost 15 percent compared to the previous month.