Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index has fallen by 1.03 percent month on month. The analyst’s average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel was USD12,895 at the start of June 2025, down from USD13,029 in May.
BIFA elects national chair
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has elected Keith Baguley, senior manager at Grimaldi Group, as its national chair, succeeding Charles Hogg, chief commercial officer at Unsworth.
Allseas looks to develop nuclear technology
Allseas has developed a five-year plan to design, develop and deploy a small modular reactor (SMR) that can be integrated into offshore vessels and used onshore.
TGP supports steel plant expansion
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has delivered a 3,235 cu m shipment for the first expansion stage of a steel production plant in Lower Saxony, Germany.
ESTA seeks common European crane inspection system
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is urging Europe’s national regulators to agree a common inspection procedure for mobile cranes.
Rhenus partners with Enercon for specialised barge
Rhenus Group is partnering with wind turbine manufacturer Enercon to develop a push barge for the transport of wind turbine components.
Ceva boosts ro-ro offering
Ceva Logistics is adding three ro-ro vessels to offer connections from the Far East to Central and South America via a regular trade lane and spot services.
Collett brings in Goldhofer THP/SL-L axles
UK-based heavy transport specialist Collett & Sons has purchased 36 Goldhofer THP/SL-L modular axle lines.
UECC adds capacity and port calls on its North-South route
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is boosting sailing frequency and capacity on its North-South network with the addition of the dual-fuel LNG PCTC Blue Heritage, as well as another port of call in Türkiye.
MacGregor to deliver electric cranes for Vertom vessels
Maritime cargo and load handling solutions provider MacGregor will deliver fully electric cranes for Vertom Group’s four multipurpose vessels currently under construction in India.
