Höegh Xiamen, a car carrier chartered by Höegh Autoliners, has been declared a total constructive loss by its owner following last month’s fire outbreak in Jacksonville, Florida.
Norway-headquartered Ocean Yield said that it expects to receive insurance proceeds in the third quarter of 2020 of approximately USD26 million, which is close to the book value of the vessel. The net cash proceeds after repayment of debt related to the vessel will be about USD8 million.
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.
