All Insight articles – Page 17
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NewsPCB 2020 to discuss ‘Energy in Transition’
The organiser of the Project Cargo & Breakbulk conference and exhibition 2020 (PCB 2020) has revealed the inaugural event’s conference theme and initial speakers.
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NewsEconomic outlook threatens recovery
The global economic outlook is one of the biggest risks to the recovery of the multipurpose shipping sector, according to maritime consultancy Drewry.
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NewsBroken promises leave the Balkans in limbo
In June, a divided European Union (EU) postponed the decision on opening accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania until October, leaving both countries questioning whether the door is half open, or half closed. Sophie Barnes reports.
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NewsBIMCO to focus on sale and leaseback transactions
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has started developing a new standard term sheet for ship sale and leaseback transactions.
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NewsSGRE to buy Senvion assets
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has reached agreement to acquire selected European assets of Senvion Group for EUR200 million (USD223.3 million).
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NewsRotor sails bring savings for Maersk
The installation of rotor sails on the tanker, Maersk Pelican, resulted in an 8.2 percent fuel saving over the course of a year, according to the wind propulsion system manufacturer Norsepower.
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NewsGard highlights scrubber-related claims
With the IMO 2020 deadline fast approaching, maritime insurance provider Gard has highlighted some of the recent scrubber-related claims it has handled.
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NewsTime charter rates on the up
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have increased slightly over the last month, according to the latest data from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
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NewsInnovating to push project logistics into the 21st century
Dennis Mottola, global logistics consultant, explains to David Kershaw why he is positive about the outlook for the logistics industry, despite a widespread need for modernisation.
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NewsBIMCO to present sanctions clauses in December
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is launching new sanctions clauses for time and voyage charters.
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NewsMSC rules out NSR
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has confirmed that it will not explore the use of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) for container shipping between Europe and Asia.
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NewsTHLG heads to Helsinki for first customer event
The Heavy Lift Group (THLG) is holding its inaugural customer day to help its members offer better services to clients.
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NewsTrade wars take their toll on confidence
Confidence in the shipping industry has fallen to its lowest level for two-and-a-half years, according to the latest survey from BDO.
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NewsChernobyl NSC wins project management accolade
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the Project Management Institute has named Chernobyl’s New Safe Confinement (NSC) as one of the 50 most influential projects of the past 50 years.
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NewsHFW to host fourth P&I week
International law firm HFW is hosting its fourth annual P&I week from October 15-17, 2019 in London.
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NewsDHL forecasts mild slowdown for trade
The DHL Global Trade Barometer (GTB) forecasts a mild decline in world trade for the next three months.
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NewsHaliade-X orders
Ørsted will deploy Haliade-X 12 MW wind turbines at two of its US offshore wind farms, subject to final project approvals.
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NewsBIMCO publishes decommissioning contract
DISMANTLECON – an international standard contract for offshore decommissioning projects from the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) – is now available.
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NewsChallenges facing towage and offshore operators
Sandro Lipani, director chartering and operations for Malta-based Augustea Maritime Transportation, discusses some of the challenges of operating in the towage and offshore support sector.
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NewsAsco completes overhaul
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (Asco) has modernised its tug vessel Om.