All Shipping articles – Page 14
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NewsMultipurpose shipping sentiment continues climbing
The 14th edition of One World Shipbrokers’ Market Sentiment Index (MSI), published in August, showed another climb in sentiment for the multipurpose shipping and breakbulk sector – the third consecutive rise in five editions from 53.6 to a level of 54.3 (anything above 50 being classed as positive).
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NewsCOSCO adds Gan Jiang Kou to fleet
COSCO Shipping has added the PCTC Gan Jiang Kou to its fleet.
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NewsBreadbox to renew vessel fleet
The Netherlands-headquartered Breadbox Shipping Lines is renewing its fleet and has placed orders for newbuild tonnage.
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NewsINTERCARGO proposes CII ratings change
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has submitted proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) calling for a review of the carbon intensity indicator (CII) rating system.
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NewsMOL invests in e-fuels firm HIF Global
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, through its subsidiary MOL Clean Energy, has invested in Houston-based e-fuel developer HIF Global.
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NewsSpliethoff takes majority share in Forestwave
Spliethoff Group has acquired a majority stake in shortsea operator Forestwave.
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NewsAAL Houston delivered
AAL Shipping has taken delivery of its third Super B-class vessel, AAL Houston.
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NewsCIG calls on governments and IMO to report container inspection findings
The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) is calling on national administrations to carry out and report the findings of their container inspection programmes, and for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to continue collating and publishing the results in a publicly accessible form, to support efforts to improve safety in the carriage of goods by sea.
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NewsHarren Group, Kestrel Italia and Intermare join forces in Italy
Harren Group, Kestrel Italia and Intermare have founded KestrelMare in Genoa, Italy. The companies said that deal will strengthen their shared operations in the country while expanding their project cargo and heavy lift activities.
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NewsFewer, heavier voyages ex-China
There has been a notable decline in voyages numbers ex China to the USA and European Union, although data from the Esgian Shipping Suite for MPP shows that vessels are more heavily laden.
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NewsJumbo installs wind assisted propulsion to Jumbo Jubilee
Jumbo Maritime has installed two mechanical sails, econowind ventofolis, to heavy lift vessel Jumbo Jubilee, with the latest wind-assisted ship propulsion solution designed to boost fuel efficiency and reduce carbon.
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NewsIUMI warns of ‘changing world’ for marine insurance
International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) president Frédéric Denèfle has cautioned of a changing world for the marine insurance sector.
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NewsUECC adds Auto Way to roster
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its fleet with an additional car carrier, Auto Way
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NewsSecond AtoB@C plug-in hybrid christened
AtoB@C Shipping has christened Stellemar, its second plug-in hybrid vessel in Ystad, Sweden. It also partnered with EFO and committed to a set of measures to minimise emissions from their respective transport activities.
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NewsCarisbrooke to deploy prototype airwing
UK-based Carisbrooke Shipping is preparing to install a prototype GT Wings AirWing aboard one of its Vectis multipurpose vessels.
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NewsChipolbrok vessels meet in Hamburg
Two Chipolbrok-owned sisterships have completed voyages from Europe to China, crossing paths at the port of Hamburg.
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NewsPeters & May and Hugo Stinnes extend partnership
Global yacht transport firm Peters & May has extended its collaboration with Hugo Stinnes until the end of Q1 2025, following a successful first year working together.
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NewsInchcape opens office in Chile
Port agency and maritime services company Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in the port of Arica, Chile.
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NewsILA reiterates strike threat as shippers assess options
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) representing workers on the US East and Gulf coasts said that its members would go on strike on October 1, 2024 if a new contract is not in place.
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NewsContecon Guayaquil to handle COSCO’s general cargo ships
International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) Ecuadorian business unit has formed a partnership with COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers to handle the latter’s general cargo ships at the port of Guayaquil for the next three years.