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NewsHapag-Lloyd opens in Oman
Container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd has opened a new office in Muscat, Oman.
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NewsMutual insurers consider merger
Mutual insurers UK P&I Club and the TT Club are currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential merger.
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NewsOperators consider measured path back to Suez
With the Gaza ceasefire appearing to hold and Yemen’s Houthi rebels signalling a halt to attacks on merchant vessels, the discussion has begun to tilt towards a measured, albeit cautious, return of commercial traffic to the Red Sea.
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NewsInchcape opens Geoje office
Inchcape Shipping Services has opened an office in Geoje, South Korea – a strategic hub for shipbuilding and offshore projects.
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NewsMaritime data standards step up a gear
Two developments highlight a growing drive for more reliable maritime data. OrbitMI has rolled out Vessel Reporting Analysis to help shipowners and operators understand how their vessel reports align with industry standards, while Kinéis is fast-tracking the expansion of its satellite AIS constellation on the back of fresh contract wins.
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NewsCOSCO Shipping Specialized opens three liner routes
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has launched three liner services linking Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
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NewsSofia VG christened and launched
Meriaura’s first Ecotrader newbuild was launched and christened at the Royal Bodewes shipyard, the Netherlands, on November 14.
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NewsNoatum, Siemens Energy and Green Parrot team up on offshore renewables
Noatum Maritime has signed a partnership agreement to explore collaboration opportunities in the offshore renewable energy sector with Siemens Energy and Green Parrot Tech.
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NewsMomentum slips on Far East – Southeast Asia route
Shipping intelligence provider Esgian points to a cooling in heavy lift and multipurpose activity on the Far East–Southeast Asia corridor, with vessel calls losing steam over the past 20 months.
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NewsAF-1 heavy-duty barge redeployed to the Mediterranean
Having completed a multi-year assignment supporting construction of Denmark’s Storstrøm Bridge, Fagioli’s heavy-duty barge AF-1 has been relocated to the Mediterranean.
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NewsHouthis signal end to Red Sea attacks
Yemen’s Houthi militia have signalled that they have stopped attacks on Israel and ships in the Red Sea. Although this will likely bring optimism from those in the shipping sector, analysts feel that long-term assurances are essential.
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NewsStormGeo launches Next Generation s-Insight platform
Weather intelligence and voyage optimisation solutions provider StormGeo has launched its Next Generation s-Insight Bunker Management platform.
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NewsEsgian restructures executive team
Norway-based service performance and benchmarking analyst Esgian has restructured its executive team.
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NewsMaiden voyage for Chipolbrok’s De An
Chipolbrok’s latest 62,000 dwt vessel, De An, has carried out its maiden voyage, delivering wind energy equipment from China to Egypt.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen delivers solid Q3 but USTR port fees clouds outlook
Ro-ro shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported adjusted EBITDA of USD471 million for Q3 2025. Total revenue for Q3 was USD1.33 billion. However, the outlook is clouded somewhat by uncertainty around United States Trade Representative (USTR) regulations.
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NewsAmmonia-fuelled trade route could link South Africa and Europe by 2029
New analysis from the Global Maritime Forum shows that ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers could feasibly be deployed on the South Africa-Europe iron ore trade route as soon as 2029 and scale toward full decarbonisation by 2035.
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NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index continues to hold firm. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel was USD12,740 at the start of November 2025.
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NewsHarren restructures heavy lift and multipurpose operations
Harren Group is bringing its heavy lift and multipurpose shipping activities together, with SAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine set to operate under the SAL banner.
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NewsSolar flatracks shine on Vertom Tula
Wattlab has supplied a seaworthy solar energy system for Vertom’s new 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose vessel, Vertom Tula.