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ArticleFragile ceasefire brings hope for Red Sea revival
There was positive news out of the Middle East this week with an agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting, raising hopes for the resumption of shipping services in the Red Sea. However, uncertainty looms as risks of resumed attacks and volatility in global trade routes remain high.
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NewsSpliethoff-BigLift UK expands team with Herrebrugh
Mike Herrebrugh has joined the combined Spliethoff-BigLift London office, effective January 1, 2025.
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NewsBerge Rederi to equip two vessels with Norsepower rotor sails
Norwegian shipowner Berge Rederi will take delivery of two ships that are equipped with Norsepower rotor sails, with the first vessel expected to launch by the end of 2025.
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NewsPiracy incidents down but risks remain high
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has published its latest annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report, which reveals a slight year-on-year drop in global maritime incidents during 2024.
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NewsProject cargo rates likely to rise in 2025, Drewry says
According to analysis from maritime research and consulting firm Drewry, project cargo activity will keep multipurpose shipping rates buoyant in 2025, despite the potential impact of geopolitical challenges and trade tariffs.
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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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NewsHöegh registers Sunlight
Ro-ro carrier Höegh Autoliners has registered its fourth Aurora-class newbuild vessel, Höegh Sunlight.
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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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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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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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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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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.