February 20 - Shipping giant Maersk Line has celebrated 100 years of trading with Brazil.
The steamship Laura Maersk reached Brazilian shores for the first time on 19 February 1913, docking at Paranagua with 2,800 tonnes of cargo. ??
Maersk Line said it is investing USD2.2 billion in 16 new ships specially designed to visit Brazil's shallow-water ports. Fourteen are currently in operation.
Günther Siemens will take over the role of managing director at Briese Chartering effective January 1, 2025.
The introduction of the FuelEU Maritime regulation marks a significant shift in decarbonisation compliance for the shipping industry. With stricter greenhouse gas intensity requirements taking effect in January 2025, BIMCO’s newly launched FuelEU Maritime Clause for Time Charter Parties 2024 provides contractual clarity.
China’s Protranser delivered an energy storage cabinet weighing 48 tonnes from Qingdao, China to Iraq.
Modern Freight Company (MFC) Group has strengthened its heavy lift projects arm with the appointment of Praashant Chothani as head of chartering.
UK-based heavy transport provider Collett & Sons has opened a new office at its depot in Bradford, UK.
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Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) members gathered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for its 22nd annual membership conference on November 10-13.
