Shipping news – Page 100
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NewsMultipurpose charter rates fall
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have dropped slightly over the last month, according to the latest data from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
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NewsBuss Group in SSC takeover
Buss Group has acquired SSC Wind – a technical services provider to the wind energy sector.
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NewsBleaker outlook for multipurpose sector
Drewry has downgraded its outlook for the multipurpose shipping market in light of weaker projected global economic growth, greater competition from dry bulk and container sectors, and a lack of ship demolition activity.
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NewsSamskip in Navoi success
Last year, Samskip shipped components for the Navoi combined-cycle power plant in Uzbekistan – contributing to one of 2018’s largest projects in the Caspian region.
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NewsNetworks join clean ocean initiative
The Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC), Priority Cargo Network and the Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) networks have joined the World Ocean Council (WOC).
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NewsMultraship christens Damen duo
Multraship Towage & Salvage has christened two Damen-built tugs at its home port of Terneuzen in the Netherlands.
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NewsSpotSee secures US certification
Impact monitoring equipment manufacturer, SpotSee, can now sell its ShockLog Cellular system in the USA, having been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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NewsNeoline signs LOI with Neopolia
French shipowner Neoline has signed a letter of intent (LoI) for the construction of two wind-powered ro-ro vessels with Loire-based Neopolia.
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NewsCarnival Vista's floating drydock
Boskalis will deploy its semi-submersible heavy lift ship BOKA Vanguard to lift and transport an enormous cruise ship to a yard in Freeport, the Bahamas.
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NewsAAL launches regular Europe–Far East service
AAL has launched a Europe–Far East service, offering regular sailings and flexible port calls between Northern Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Far East.
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NewsHMM joins THE Alliance
South Korean shipping giant Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has confirmed that it will join THE Alliance as a full member on April 1, 2020.
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NewsDP World acquires Topaz
Port terminal operator DP World has entered the oilfield services sector having acquired Topaz Energy and Marine in a deal valued at nearly USD1.1 billion.
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NewsJumbo completes pre-installation scope
Jumbo has completed the pre-installation of a shallow water catenary anchor leg mooring (CALM) system at a depth of 26 m for the Mersa El-Hamra terminal project, offshore Egypt.
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NewsICS updates sulphur 2020 guidance
With six months to go until the implementation of the global sulphur cap on marine fuel, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has updated its guidance for shipping companies.
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NewsMenoyo steps up at Crowley
Crowley Logistics has promoted Sal Menoyo to vice president, Caribbean logistics, succeeding Jose Ayala who is leaving the company later this year.
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NewsSea-Cargo connects with Poland
Sea-Cargo has introduced a weekly ro-ro service connecting Norway, Denmark and the UK with Poland .
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NewsVancouver welcomes record Vestas shipment
The port of Vancouver USA has received what it claims to be the largest single shipment of wind turbine blades in Vestas’ history.
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NewsChipolbrok’s luxury deliveries
Chipolbrok has loaded and delivered sailing boats, catamarans and luxury motor yachts using its multipurpose vessel Kraszewski.
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NewsCosco places semi-sub order
Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers has placed an order with Guangzhou Shipyard International for the construction of a semi-submersible vessel.
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NewsFormer Hansa duo to lead LOC Hamburg
Marine and engineering consultancy LOC has opened an office in Hamburg as it aims to develop its renewables and shipping services in Europe.