Shipping news – Page 8
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NewsRowley to replace Aune as Wallem CEO
John-Kaare Aune is stepping down as Wallem Group’s ceo. After a period of transition, John Rowley will join the company as his replacement in January 2024.
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NewsMultipurpose market sentiment continues its decline
The October edition of One World Shipbrokers’ market sentiment index (MSI) stands at its lowest level since its inception in March 2021.
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NewsCOSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers opens Dubai office
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers (Southeast Asia) has opened a representative office in Dubai, UAE.
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NewsWallem picks up on Asian project cargo opportunity
Six months ago, Hong-Kong-based ship management group Wallem Group established its project cargo team and it has wasted little time building up cargo volumes.
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NewsSallaum Lines launches Europe-USA link
Earlier in October, Sallaum Lines launched a monthly service route connecting Europe to the USA.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen upgrades Aniara’s bulbous bow
Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s ro-ro vessel Aniara has been fitted with an upgraded bulbous bow.
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NewsShipping industry an easy target for cyberattacks
A report from law firm HFW and maritime cyber security company CyberOwl has revealed that the maritime industry remains an “easy target” for cyber criminals, with the average cost of attacks and demand for ransom payments skyrocketing over the past 12 months.
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NewsAAL selects representative in Taiwan
Multipurpose operator AAL Shipping is expanding its presence in Taiwan with the appointment Taiwan Wallem Transportation as its exclusive commercial and port agency representative in the country.
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NewsBBC Chartering to add BBC Rostov
BBC Chartering’s F500-type multipurpose heavy lift vessel BBC Rostov has been launched and is in line to join the fleet towards the end of the year.
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NewsVertom Joy joins Vertraco’s Europe Caribbean Line
Vertraco Shipping has added the 11,500-dwt vessel Vertom Joy to its Europe Caribbean Line (ECL) fleet.
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NewsSAL’s Sofie debuts updated look
SAL Heavy Lift’s vessel Sofie has docked at Wallmann Terminal following a revamp at a shipyard that saw the ship get a complete makeover, including an updated ballast water treatment system, and silicone anti-fouling coating that reduces emissions and fuel consumption.
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NewsUAL promotes Galli to its board
Universal Africa Lines (UAL) has appointed Tania Galli as a member of its board of directors.
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NewsMultipurpose market in a quandary
The multipurpose shipping market is finds itself in a quandary. Both shippers and carriers report upcoming demand, particularly in in the premium sector, with forward bookings placed. There is also growing impetus from the oil and gas sector. However, the actual present level of activity and availability of prompt cargo is weak.
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NewsAAL ships critical components for Texas project
AAL Shipping handled the delivery of over 12,800 freight tons of heavy lift cargo from the South Korean ports of Kunsan and Pyeongtaek to Beaumont in Texas.
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NewsCarisbrooke places newbuild order at Thecla Bodewes
UK-based Carisbrooke Shipping has placed an order at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards for a series of diesel-electric multipurpose dry cargo vessels.
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NewsSAL Heavy Lift to add semi-submersible tonnage
SAL Heavy Lift is chartering two semi-submersible deck carriers – Zhong Ren 121 and Zhong Ren 122 – on a long-term basis, in collaboration with its partner Shanghai Salvage (China).
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NewsPenta-Ocean adds installation vessel to its roster
Singapore’s PaxOcean has delivered a wind turbine installation vessel to Japan’s Penta–Ocean Construction in Batam, Indonesia.
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NewsSkarv Shipping orders four multipurpose vessels
Skarv Shipping Solutions – a joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg Edge – has signed a contract with Huanghai Shipbuilding for four shortsea 7,000 dwt multipurpose vessels, with an option for a further four units.
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NewseSAILs to be fitted on Louis Dreyfus Armateurs’ Ville de Bordeaux
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus will equip one of the vessels it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies, chartered from shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, with wind-assisted propulsion technology.
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NewsSenior appointment at Sallaum Lines
Ro-ro operator Sallaum Lines Switzerland has appointed Bilal Sallaum as its chief business officer.