Shipping news – Page 2
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NewsWagenborg handles gates for lock complex in Germany
The Netherlands-headquartered vessel operator Wagenborg has handled three lock gates from Emden, Germany, for a new lock complex in Brunsbüttel, Germany.
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NewsDrewry’s Breakbulk Sea Transport indices
Drewry has published its latest Breakbulk Sea Transport Indices, which track both the project and general cargo shipping sectors.
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NewsNorden to add multipurpose newbuilds to roster
Norden will add a pair of new 17,500 dwt multipurpose vessels to its roster in 2026.
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NewsMarguisa enhances shipping routes following fleet addition
Spain’s Marguisa Shipping Lines has added MSM Don to its fleet, with the vessel being used as part of the company’s enhanced services to the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe, and Gabon’s Port-Gentil.
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Newsdeugro delivers critical equipment for Ineos Project One
Project freight forwarder deugro has delivered critical equipment, including 10 storage bullets, from the port of Zhangjiagang, China, to the port of Antwerp, Belgium.
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NewsAAL services in Australia impacted by industrial action
AAL Shipping’s operations in Australia will be impacted by ongoing industrial action at some of the country’s key ports.
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NewsHöegh registers Sunlight
Ro-ro carrier Höegh Autoliners has registered its fourth Aurora-class newbuild vessel, Höegh Sunlight.
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NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index continues to hold firm. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel stood at USD13,246 for January 2025.
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NewsUHL implements Syroco weather routing platform
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has begun implementing Syroco’s weather routing platform across 11 of its vessels.
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NewsShipping Australia appeals for end to industrial action
Shipping Australia has come out in support of Qube, which has been the centrepiece of industrial action in Australia in recent months, and has appealed for an end to industrial action.
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NewsCosmatos ships bullet tanks
Greece-headquartered Cosmatos Shipping Services has transported three bullet tanks from Thessaloniki port, Greece, to Sousaki port, Greece.
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NewsMSC ships fermenters from India to Oman
MSC has shipped six fermenters from Mundra and Nhava Sheva, India, to Sohar, Oman.
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NewsCys joins UAL America as general manager
Xavier Cys has joined Universal Africa Lines (UAL) America as general manager.
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NewsSAL transports STS cranes from Ireland to Germany
SAL’s Zhong Ren 121 vessel has transported and delivered ship-to-shore (STS) cranes from Cobh, Ireland, to the port of Hamburg, Germany for Liebherr Maritime Cranes.
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NewsChipolbrok begins service from Asia to Middle East Gulf
Chinese-Polish multipurpose shipping line Chipolbrok launched a service from China, the Far East, and Southeast Asia, to the Middle East Gulf in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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NewsBOCS ships brewery tanks from Belgium to Gabon
Multipurpose specialist Bremen Overseas Chartering and Shipping (BOCS) has shipped brewery tanks from Belgium to Gabon.
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NewsBoskalis delivers Fremantle Highway to China for repairs
Heavy lift shipping specialist Boskalis has delivered the car carrier Fremantle Highway – renamed Floor – from the Netherlands to China using its semi-submersible vessel, Boka Vanguard.
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NewsDNV publishes competence standards for recommended practice for methanol and ammonia fuel use
DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies.
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NewsUHL delivers material handlers from Finland to Vietnam
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has delivered two Mantsinen 300ES material handlers from Rauma, Finland to Dung Quat, Vietnam.
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NewsGrimaldi adds Great Cotonou to fleet
Italy-based Grimaldi Group has expanded its fleet with the addition of the Great Cotonou, meaning all six of its G5-class ro-ro multipurpose vessels are now fully operational.