Royal Wagenborg’s newbuild EasyMax 2-type multipurpose vessel has been launched at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in the Netherlands.
The ship has a cargo capacity of more than 14.000 tonnes and a hold capacity of 625,000 cu ft (17,698 cu m).
Wagenborg said: “Our focus on energy efficiency resulted in over 60 percent savings in CO2- emissions compared to her peer group. We are proud the EasyMax is by far the greenest multipurpose vessel in her class.”
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.
