May 2 - Benjamin Schatzl has been named the new product manager seafreight for Gebr
Schatzl will be responsible for GW's service portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region.
Schatzl has 15 years experience in the logistics industry and has held management positions in the field of key accounting and sea freight in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai.
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Amasus Shipping has launched its offshore wind ro-ro vessel, Rotra Futura, at Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard in China.
Peel Ports will invest GBP30 million (USD37.7 million) to develop a new ro-ro berth at the port of Sheerness, Kent, UK to meet growing demand from new and existing customers.
Modern Freight Company (MFC) Group has strengthened its heavy lift projects arm with the appointment of Praashant Chothani as head of chartering.
BBC Chartering said that its fifth Lakermax newbuild multipurpose vessel, BBC Santiago, successfully passed sea trials last week.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a ‘refusal of access direction’ to the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht, banning the ship from entering Australian ports for 180 days.
Vertom has placed an order for four 10,700 dwt geared tweendeckers at Chowgule Shipyards in India.
