Shipping news – Page 125
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NewsStena Line vessels take shape
An official keel-laying ceremony at the AVIC Weihai Shipyard in China has marked the beginning of the construction phase of the hull and exterior parts of Stena Line's new ro-pax vessels.
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NewsAAL and HMM link up
AAL and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are set to launch a joint Far East - Middle East multipurpose liner service.
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NewsCargow names Frigg in Rotterdam
Dutch shipping line Cargow has christened its multipurpose vessel, Frigg W, at the port of Rotterdam's Wilhelminakade.
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NewsZeaborn gobbles up E.R. Schiffahrt
Consolidation in the German ship management sector is gaining momentum with Bremen-based Zeaborn Group acquiring 100 percent of the shares in ship management company E.R. Schiffahrt for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsInsurers warn on sulphur cap
As the IMO's 2020 sulphur cap draws closer, insurance broker Marsh has emphasised that non-compliance with the regulations could allow a ship to be declared unseaworthy, threatening to invalidate liability insurance cover.
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NewsDrewry - brighter future for MPVs
According to Drewry Maritime Research, the economics suggest that the multipurpose (MPV) shipping sector should be performing much better than it actually is. Demand growth has been steady, outstripping the supply of new vessels. However, own
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Baltic Exchange updates BDI
Following consultation with its members, the Baltic Exchange will be implementing previously announced changes to the Baltic Dry Index (BDI).
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NewsBoluda expands in Europe
Boluda Lines, part of Boluda Corporación Marítima, has expanded its ro-ro and project cargo logistics services in northern Europe through strategic alliances with maritime companies operating in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK.
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NewsService upgrades at MSC
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has enhanced its Med-to-US East Coast service (MedUSEC) with a new port rotation, which is expected to cut transit times for cargo shipped from continental Europe.
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NewsOstergaard steps up at Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd has appointed Uffe Ostergaard, former chief commercial officer at UASC, as president region North America, succeeding Wolfgang Freese.
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NewsUSA and Russia propose Arctic shipping routes
In response to increased Arctic shipping traffic, the USA and Russia have proposed a two-way route system for vessels to follow in the Bering Strait and Bering Sea.
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NewsAPL adds CSE service
APL has enhanced its Intra-Asia network with the launch of its China Southeast Asia (CSE) service.
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Finnlines extends Finnwave
Finnlines' vessel Finnwave has been extended by 30 m. It is the second vessel to be extended as part of the company's ship lengthening programme.
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NewsHapag-Lloyd launches EAS
Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a weekly service between Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and the east coast of Africa in April, 2018.
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NewsAssociations respond to maritime threat
In response to the threats arising from the conflict in Yemen, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Intertanko have published interim guidance on maritime security in the southern Red Sea and in the Bab al-Mandeb.
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NewsIntermarine names Pla
Project, breakbulk and heavy lift shipping line, Intermarine, has named Alejandro Pla as country manager for Mexico.
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NewsMSC adds West Africa service
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has introduced a service to West Africa for rolling, project and breakbulk cargoes.
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Calls for carriage ban of non-compliant fuels
Environmental organisations have teamed up with international shipping associations to call for a carriage ban of non-compliant marine fuels when the global 0.5 percent sulphur cap takes effect in 2020.
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NewsOOCL completes series
OOCL has taken delivery of the sixth and final vessel in its series of 21,413 teu containerships.
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NewsBigLift handles its heaviest ship unloader
BigLift Shipping's vessel, Happy Star, recently transported its heaviest ship unloader from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, to the port of Onahama, Japan.