Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have increased over the last month, according to the latest data from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel stands at USD7,146 for February 2021, according to Toepfer. This is an increase of USD141 compared to January 2021’s figure of USD7,005.
For a year-on-year comparison, rates in February 2020 stood at USD7,415.
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).
Germany-headquartered SAL Heavy Lift has launched its second Orca-class heavy lift vessel, Frida, at the Wuhu Shipyard in China.
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.
