Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index kicked off 2026 with a modest decline. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel was USD12,648 at the start of January 2026.
Deadline approaching for ESTA Awards
The entry deadline for the ESTA Awards of Excellence 2026 is approaching, with submissions closing on January 12. The awards, organised by the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA), will be held on April 16 at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk aan Zee, the Netherlands.
UBSL chooses commercial agent for Türkiye
UAL BOCS Shipping Line (UBSL) has appointed Zulu Project & Shipping as its exclusive commercial agent for Türkiye, effective January 5, 2026.
Inchcape opens two offices in Indonesia
Port agency and marine services provider Inchcape Shipping Services has expanded into Indonesia with new offices in Merak, Java, and another in Dumai, Sumatra.
Senior appointments at Noatum Logistics
Noatum Logistics, a part of AD Ports Group’s logistics cluster, has made several senior appointments as well as changes at a regional level.
Volga-Dnepr Group sale expected soon
Volga-Dnepr Group is set to be sold to EAS Group (Evraz Avia Service) in the first quarter of the year after a lengthy period of financial difficulties caused by war-related sanctions, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
G2 Ocean welcomes Star Norge into fleet
Norwegian shipping line G2 Ocean has welcomed 82,300 dwt multipurpose vessel Star Norge into its fleet following a naming ceremony in China.
Crowley restructures business
USA-based maritime, logistics and energy solutions provider Crowley is consolidating its business by creating two divisions: shipping and logistics, and energy.
TO Group establishes US location
Germany-headquartered logistics firm Transport Overseas Group (TO Group) has widened its footprint in North America by establishing a base in Cleveland, Ohio (USA). In November, the company acquired Allround Forwarding Midwest, also based in Cleveland.
Carter Contracting Services boosts team with Banks
UK-based heavy lift and abnormal load transport specialist Carter Contracting Services (CCS) has appointed Tom Banks as its technical operations manager.
