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NewsGrimaldi takes delivery of Grande Istanbul
Italy-based shipping firm Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of and christened Grande Istanbul, the fourth in a series of seven ammonia-ready PCTC vessels on order at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC).
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ArticleRed Sea reopening enters wait-and-see phase as carriers weigh risks
A fragile ceasefire and mixed signals from the region have put the Red Sea reopening into a wait-and-see phase. BBC Chartering is taking a measured approach, stressing that safety must be assured before any return, while Drewry warns that a gradual restoration of traffic through Suez could squeeze breakbulk carriers as competition intensifies with container lines.
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NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index continues to show remarkable stability firm. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel was USD12,818 at the start of December 2025, a modest increase over the November figure.
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NewsWijnne Barends to relocate to Groningen
European shortsea shipping firm Wijnne Barends is to relocate from Delfzijl, the Netherlands, to Groningen, also in the Netherlands.
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NewsAAL completes landmark 16-barge move, signals South America push
Multipurpose carrier AAL Shipping has completed one of its most complex engineering operations to date, transporting 16 barges with a combined volume of 80,000 freight tons on a single sailing from Brazil to Uruguay.
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NewsSenior changes at ICS
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) has made alterations to its senior team following its controlling council meeting in Hong Kong.
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NewsIndustry bodies issue updated security threat overview
A coalition of shipping associations has issued an updated Maritime Industry Security Threat Overview (MISTO), reflecting the latest developments across the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Northwest Indian Ocean.
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NewsNorden snaps up South Africa’s Taylor Maritime
Danish shipping group Norden has acquired the cargo activities of Taylor Maritime in South Africa.
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NewsBriese Schiffahrt takes delivery of 50th LS 250 ship crane
Germany-based shipping firm Briese Schiffahrt has taken delivery of its 50th LS 250 ship crane from Liebherr, which offers a lifting capacity of 250 tonnes. The crane will be installed on the BBC Shanghai vessel.
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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.