Shipping news – Page 44
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NewsUECC adds North Sea service
UECC is launching a North Sea service connecting the ports of Zeebrugge (Belgium), Esbjerg (Denmark), Gothenburg (Sweden) and Drammen (Norway) on a weekly basis.
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NewsWilson welcomes Wilson Flex I
Norway’s Wilson has added the Hanse Eco-class newbuild coaster vessel Wilson Flex I to its roster.
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Newsdship partners with DNA Shipping
dship Carriers has named DNA Shipping as its exclusive commercial agent in South Korea.
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NewsCovid closures hit ocean volumes
FourKites has outlined the impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns in China on the global supply chain.
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NewsVessels to remain alert on Black Sea coasts of Turkey
Vessels navigating in the Black Sea should note that there have been three recent reports of sea mines drifting in the area, reports London P&I Club.
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NewsAmasus to harness wind power
Amasus Shipping has signed an agreement with bound4blue to power the EEMS Traveller general cargo vessel with two 17 m-high eSAILs.
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NewsXin Yao Hua completes maiden voyage
At the start of March, Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers’ Xin Yao Hua completed its maiden voyage and successfully discharged a floating dock at Ras Laffan in Qatar.
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NewsMacGregor lands Aurora equipment order
MacGregor has been selected to supply ro-ro equipment for four Aurora-class PCTCs on order by Höegh Autoliners.
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NewsG2 Ocean outlines net-zero future
Ocean carrier G2 Ocean said that it aims to become a net-zero emissions company by 2050. Furthermore, it commits to bring zero-emission-capable vessels on to the water by 2030.
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NewsHuisman marks 100 with Spliethoff
Two Huisman heavy lift mast cranes (HLMC) have been installed on Spliethoff’s newbuild vessel Brouwersgracht, marking the 100th HLMC the company has delivered.
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NewsCosco inks inland vessel order
Cosco Shipping has ordered two 700 teu electric container ships from Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry.
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NewsMaersk Supply Service invests in offshore wind
Maersk Supply Service is investing in an installation vessel for Empire Offshore Wind’s Empire 1 and 2 projects in the USA.
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NewsStefanou promoted at Wallem Ship Management
Wallem Group has appointed Ioannis Stefanou as managing director of Wallem Ship Management.
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NewsA successful year for Höegh
Ro-ro shipping line Höegh Autoliners posted a net profit of USD125 million for 2021, with freight revenues equating to USD947 million – an increase of 28 percent compared to 2020.
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NewsUAL adds to fleet to combat shortage
Universal Africa Lines (UAL), which specialises in serving West Africa, has added the 12,700 dwt multipurpose vessel UAL Manitoba to its fleet.
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NewsSCA hikes tolls again
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) will hike canal tolls for multipurpose, heavy lift and general cargo vessels by 14 percent above normal dues in May 2022.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen upgrades Carbon Compass tool
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has introduced an updated carbon footprint measurement tool that will provide transparent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data – Carbon Compass 2.0.
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NewsSteel cut for AtoB@C
A steel cutting ceremony has been held at the Chowgule Shipyard in Goa, India, for the first of six AtoB@C Shipping’s ice-classed electric-hybrid vessels.
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NewsMSC introduces ScanBaltic-US service
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company will launch a weekly service connecting the Scandinavia and Baltic regions with the US East Coast at the end of March.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen switches berths for breakbulk
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has moved its operations for rolling and breakbulk cargo at the port of Halifax, Canada.