April 23 - Mann Lines has introduced a new weekly ro-ro service between Santander and Cuxhaven, utilising multi-purpose ro-ro vessels and roll trailers.
According to a company statement, the service can accommodate high and heavy plant and equipment, as well as conventional and out of gauge, heavy lift project cargoes.
Cuxhaven is a main hub port for Mann Lines, offering connections to the shipping line's other services to and from UK, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Russia and Central Asia.
The final monopiles for the Eoliennes en Mer Iles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier offshore wind farm have been delivered by Boskalis’ heavy transport vessel Blue Marlin.
USA-based transport engineering specialist Berard has further strengthened heavy transport capabilities with the recent delivery of 12 additional axle lines of Scheuerle SPMTs
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.
Damen Shipyards has delivered two Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 vessels to Squtrixo General Trading. Additionally, a CF 3850 will also be handed over to the company.
