All Shipping articles – Page 127
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NewsInsurers warn on sulphur cap
As the IMO's 2020 sulphur cap draws closer, insurance broker Marsh has emphasised that non-compliance with the regulations could allow a ship to be declared unseaworthy, threatening to invalidate liability insurance cover.
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NewsDrewry - brighter future for MPVs
According to Drewry Maritime Research, the economics suggest that the multipurpose (MPV) shipping sector should be performing much better than it actually is. Demand growth has been steady, outstripping the supply of new vessels. However, own
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NewsBoluda expands in Europe
Boluda Lines, part of Boluda Corporación Marítima, has expanded its ro-ro and project cargo logistics services in northern Europe through strategic alliances with maritime companies operating in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK.
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Baltic Exchange updates BDI
Following consultation with its members, the Baltic Exchange will be implementing previously announced changes to the Baltic Dry Index (BDI).
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NewsService upgrades at MSC
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has enhanced its Med-to-US East Coast service (MedUSEC) with a new port rotation, which is expected to cut transit times for cargo shipped from continental Europe.
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NewsOstergaard steps up at Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd has appointed Uffe Ostergaard, former chief commercial officer at UASC, as president region North America, succeeding Wolfgang Freese.
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NewsUSA and Russia propose Arctic shipping routes
In response to increased Arctic shipping traffic, the USA and Russia have proposed a two-way route system for vessels to follow in the Bering Strait and Bering Sea.
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Finnlines extends Finnwave
Finnlines' vessel Finnwave has been extended by 30 m. It is the second vessel to be extended as part of the company's ship lengthening programme.
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NewsAPL adds CSE service
APL has enhanced its Intra-Asia network with the launch of its China Southeast Asia (CSE) service.
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NewsHapag-Lloyd launches EAS
Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a weekly service between Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and the east coast of Africa in April, 2018.
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NewsIntermarine names Pla
Project, breakbulk and heavy lift shipping line, Intermarine, has named Alejandro Pla as country manager for Mexico.
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NewsAssociations respond to maritime threat
In response to the threats arising from the conflict in Yemen, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Intertanko have published interim guidance on maritime security in the southern Red Sea and in the Bab al-Mandeb.
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Calls for carriage ban of non-compliant fuels
Environmental organisations have teamed up with international shipping associations to call for a carriage ban of non-compliant marine fuels when the global 0.5 percent sulphur cap takes effect in 2020.
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NewsMSC adds West Africa service
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has introduced a service to West Africa for rolling, project and breakbulk cargoes.
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NewsOOCL completes series
OOCL has taken delivery of the sixth and final vessel in its series of 21,413 teu containerships.
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NewsBigLift handles its heaviest ship unloader
BigLift Shipping's vessel, Happy Star, recently transported its heaviest ship unloader from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, to the port of Onahama, Japan.
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NewsONE gets the green light
The joint venture of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) - Ocean Network Express (ONE) - has received all the necessary merger approvals from local competition authorities.
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NewsG2 Ocean names Wallem
Wallem Ship Agency has been appointed to provide ship agency services to all of G2 Ocean's vessels calling at Southeast Asian ports.
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NewsMaersk and IBM launch blockchain JV
A.P. Møller - Mærsk has announced a joint venture with technology giant IBM, with the intention of using blockchain technology to deliver a more efficient and secure method of trading.
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NewsCrowley reshuffles liner teams
Crowley Maritime has announced several organisational changes to its liner services teams.