Shipping news – Page 8
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NewsStormGeo and Bearing AI team up on voyage optimisation
Weather intelligence and decision support technology provider StormGeo has entered into a strategic partnership with Bearing AI, which specialises in AI-driven vessel performance modelling.
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NewsHöegh Moonlight delivered
Ro-ro shipping line Höegh Autoliners has taken delivery of the Aurora-class vessel Höegh Moonlight.
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NewsEsgian supports SFC with its emissions transparency initiative
Norway-based service performance and benchmarking analyst Esgian is partnering with the Smart Freight Centre (SFC), and its Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC) working group, to support its latest emissions transparency initiative.
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NewsChipolbrok names latest newbuild De An
Multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok has held a naming ceremony for its latest 62,000 dwt vessel, De An.
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NewsUPM and Bore joins Ahti Pool
Global material solutions company UPM and Bore, part of Dutch shipping firm Spliethoff Group, have joined Ahti Pool to promote the decarbonisation of shipping operations and comply with FuelEU Maritime regulations.
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NewsSAL’s fourth Orca-class vessel launched in China
SAL Heavy Lift’s fourth Orca heavy lift vessel, Carlotta, has been launched at the Weihai shipyard in China.
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NewsGeoServe launches unified voyage operations suite
Dubai-based voyage management solutions firm GeoServe has launched GeoOne, a unified voyage operations suite (VOS).
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NewsAllseas looks to develop nuclear technology
Allseas has developed a five-year plan to design, develop and deploy a small modular reactor (SMR) that can be integrated into offshore vessels and used onshore.
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NewsUECC adds capacity and port calls on its North-South route
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is boosting sailing frequency and capacity on its North-South network with the addition of the dual-fuel LNG PCTC Blue Heritage, as well as another port of call in Türkiye.
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NewsCeva boosts ro-ro offering
Ceva Logistics is adding three ro-ro vessels to offer connections from the Far East to Central and South America via a regular trade lane and spot services.
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NewsKongsberg unveils real-time emissions monitoring system
Kongsberg Maritime has launched a Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) to provide real-time exhaust emissions data for shipowners and operators.
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NewsSwire Projects delivers mining equipment to Kitimat
Multipurpose operator Swire Projects has delivered a full load of conveyor trusses and structural steel from Dongguan, China, to Kitimat, Canada.
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NewsBBC Sao Paulo completes sea trials
BBC Chartering’s latest newbuild Lakermax vessel, BBC Sao Paulo, has passed sea trials.
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NewsPrism expands maritime capabilities
India-headquartered Prism Logistics is bolstering its maritime capabilities with the addition of four barges to its fleet.
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NewsHöegh Sunrise all set for commercial operations
Höegh Sunrise, Höegh Autoliners’ fifth Aurora Class vessel, has departed China Merchants Heavy Industry’s yard and is ready to begin commercial operations.
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NewsHarren Group rolls out Sealenic’s AI solution fleetwide
Shipping and logistics company Harren Group will deploy Sealenic’s AI solutions across its fleet of 70 vessels and 26 offices.
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NewsRo-ro carriers unveil unified GHG emission calculation guidelines
During April, several ro-ro operators in conjunction with the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) established guidelines for calculating GHG emission intensity for ro-ro ships.
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NewsDrewry: Multipurpose shipping faces rising risks amid slow green shift
Shipping sector analyst Drewry said the multipurpose and heavy lift market is navigating choppy waters, driven by a convergence of global short-term shocks and long-term structural transformations. While the sector has a history of resilience, complacency is not an option.
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NewsNavigating the ‘mid-cycle transition’
A white paper from maritime data and freight management platform, Veson Nautical, suggests that the global shipping industry is in “the mid-cycle transition” and the risk of overcapacity is mounting.
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NewsSHI rises slightly but longstanding issues persist
The latest Seafarers’ Happiness Index (SHI), published by The Mission to Seafarers, reports an overall happiness score of 6.98 out of 10 for Q1 2025, a modest uptick from 6.91 in Q4 2024. While this rise suggests a stabilising of sentiment, longstanding issues continue to undermine morale across the maritime workforce.