Ferus Smit has launched the newbuild vessel Arklow Archer at its yard in Westerbroek, the Netherlands.
The vessel is the latest in a series of six that will be delivered to Ireland’s Arklow Shipping. Arklow Ace and the Arklow Wood were delivered earlier in June.
The first – Arklow Abbey – was launched at the yard in August 2019, as HLPFI reported here.
Friday & Co Shipbrokers has brokered a major chartering deal between heavy lift shipping specialist Boskalis and a Chinese charterer, to transport the car carrier Floor (formerly Fremantle Highway) from the Netherlands to China for extensive repairs.
Chipolbrok has ordered two more newbuild multipurpose ships from Chengxi Shipyard in China.
Bjørnar Bukholm has rejoined ro-ro shipping group Wallenius Wilhelmsen as chief financial officer (cfo) and executive vice president (evp).
Labour strikes at some of Canada’s key ports have led to considerable disruptions across North America, affecting both coasts and stalling billions in trade.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has expressed concern about the European Commission’s plans for the future EU budget.
Netherlands-headquartered Broekman Logistics has taken over the activities and assets of J.C. Meijers.
