All Shipping articles – Page 2
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NewsForestWave acquires Noordriver Shipping
The Netherlands-headquartered ForestWave has acquired Noordriver Shipping, which provides chartering services for the dry bulk, project, and heavy lift cargo markets.
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NewsBoluda snaps up Boskalis towage business in Australia and PNG
Boluda Towage has acquired Boskalis’s towage business in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
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NewsSpliethoff crew member passes away following Houthi attack
Multipurpose shipping line Spliethoff has confirmed that a crew member of its vessel Minervagracht has died following the September 29 attack in the Gulf of Aden.
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NewsNeoliner Origin sets sail
Neoline said that construction of the Neoliner Origin, an innovative sail-powered ro-ro cargo ship, is complete.
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NewsAlphaliner: USTR fees could cost container lines USD3.2 bn in 2026
Container carriers could be hit with as much as USD3.2 billion in fees from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in 2026, according to calculations by shipping analyst Alphaliner.
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NewsSeafarers evacuated after attack on Spliethoff vessel
Dutch shipping firm has issued an update on the September 29 incident of its vessel Minervagracht, which was hit by an unknown explosive device in the international waters of the Gulf of Aden. Houthis have since claimed responsibility of the attack, with the ship suffering significant damage.
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NewsAustralian and New Zealand authorities set out updated BMSB requirements
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) season 2025/26 began on September 1, and the relevant Australian and New Zealand authorities have set out their requirements for the current season to ensure that these bugs stay out of their countries.
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NewsBonnesen to depart UHL
Lars Bonnesen is stepping away from United Heavy Lift (UHL), selling his shares to the United Shipping Group and leaving his role as managing director of the shipping firm at the end of the year.
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NewsIMO introduces mandatory safety regime for onboard lifting appliances from 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, the IMO’s SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13 introduces mandatory safety requirements for onboard lifting appliances.
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NewsElise delivered to SAL Heavy Lift
SAL Heavy Lift has welcomed its first Orca-class vessel, Elise, to its fleet.
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NewsCarsten Rehder places another order with GRSE
India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has signed a contract with Germany’s Carsten Rehder for the construction of four hybrid multipurpose vessels, plus two options.
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NewsPeak Skarv 1 launched
Skarv Shipping Solutions, a joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg Edge, has launched its first vessel, named Peak Skarv 1.
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NewsPOSH to tow Nguya FLNG from China to Congo for Eni project
PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has been selected by Wison New Energies to tow the Nguya floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility from Lvsi, Qidong, China to the Republic of Congo.
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NewsRise and shine: SAL expands its deck carrier fleet
SAL Heavy Lift is expanding its deck carrier fleet with the acquisition of Sun Shine and Sun Rise from former owner Pan Ocean.
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NewsGSL expands maritime and project cargo capabilities
China-based freight forwarder Global Star Logistics (GSL) has bolstered its business in the maritime sector by expanding both its husbandry and agency services.
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NewsCMA CGM keeps busy with boat show season
CMA CGM has shipped 15 motor yachts from the port of Brisbane, Australia, to the USA for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show onboard its containership CMA CGM Abu Dhabi.
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NewsPCTC rates ease as newbuilds delivered
Shipping sector analyst Esgian’s August 2025 ro-ro market report indicates a continued softening in rates for large PCTCs.
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NewsInchcape opens Las Palmas office
Port agency and maritime services company Inchcape Shipping Services has opened an office in Las Palmas, Spain as it looks to expand its global footprint.
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NewsShipowners warned to brace for ballast water compliance campaign
Shipowners have been advised to ready themselves for extensive port state control (PSC) inspections after a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on ballast water management came into effect on September 1, 2025.