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News2KSC optimistic but cautious for shipping sector
2K Shipping Company (2KSC), based in Türkiye, remains optimistic despite concerns for the wider shipping sector, spearheaded by tariffs and disruptions in the Middle East.
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NewsEsgian warns of turbulent year ahead for ro-ro operators
Esgian’s most recent ro-ro market report points to a potentially strong early-year growth in port calls against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, chiefly through disruption in crucial shipping lanes and by the imposition of tariffs.
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NewsGRSE lands vessel order from Carsten Rehder
India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) signed a contract earlier this week with German shipping line Carsten Rehder for the construction of two 7,500 dwt multipurpose vessels.
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NewsTX-10,000 prepared for 2025 season
In January 2025, Xenos Marine acquired the VB-10,000 heavy lift vessel. The ship was renamed TX-10,000 at a christening ceremony in Galveston earlier this week.
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NewsNTSB proposes reviews for 68 US bridges following Baltimore collapse
As part of the ongoing investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that 30 owners of 68 bridges across 19 states conduct a vulnerability assessment to ascertain the risk of bridge collapse from a vessel collision.
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NewsMitsubishi Shipbuilding takes orders for trio of methanol ro-ro ships
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has secured additional orders for three methanol-fuelled ro-ro cargo ships from three different Japanese companies.
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NewsProposed USTR fines for heavy lift shipping ‘unfeasible’ in free market
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed large fees for vessels operated by Chinese ship operators or those built in China that dock at US ports, in a bid to counter China’s dominance in the maritime trade. Drewry’s analysis highlights the scale of the potential impact on the heavy lift and multipurpose shipping sector.
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NewsFred. Olsen Ocean divests stake in United Wind Logistics
Fred. Olsen Ocean has agreed to sell its 50 percent stake in United Wind Logistics (UWL) to United Heavy Lift (UHL).
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NewsBaltic Exchange adds biofuel blends to emissions calculator
Baltic Exchange has introduced a series of green fuel options to its FuelEU voyage and compliance cost calculator.
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NewsHapag-Lloyd sceptical about 2025 due to geopolitical uncertainty
Container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd posted an improved revenue and EBITDA in 2024, although its group profit is down. Looking forward, it highlighted the impact that geopolitical uncertainty could have on its operations.
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NewsZhenhua 37 enters service
China’s ZPMC said that its latest 30,000 dwt deck carrier has officially entered service.
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NewsLongearth sets sail
Longship has confirmed that its newbuild general cargo vessel Longearth has set sail on its maiden voyage.
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NewsCOSCO lands Northern Endeavour contract
The Australian government has engaged COSCO Shipping Heavy Transport (COSCO) to dry tow the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offtake (FPSO) vessel to a recycling location.
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NewsGrimaldi takes delivery of Eco Napoli
Italy-based shipping company Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the last of its 14 ships in the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class, Eco Napoli, in Nanjing, China.
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NewsBoskalis sees another record year
Dutch offshore engineering contractor Boskalis enjoyed a record year in 2024, with revenue marginally up, EBITDA and net profit both up 30 percent, and the orderbook up 16.66 percent on 2023’s financial figures. The company will also appoint a new ceo in April
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NewsTerramar delivered as AtoB@C hits midway point in newbuilding programme
AtoB@C Shipping took delivery of the newbuild vessel Terramar in Goa, India on March 14, 2025. The delivery marks the halfway point in the company’s newbuilding programme.
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NewsAAL holds naming ceremony for AAL Dubai
Multipurpose carrier AAL Shipping has held a formal naming ceremony for AAL Dubai, its fifth Super B-class vessel.
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NewsToepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s multipurpose rate index fell slightly over the past month. The analyst’s average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel stood at USD12,800 at the start of March 2025.
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NewsAsstrA delivers OBSL modules for Ineos Project One
Freight forwarder AsstrA Associated Traffic has coordinated the delivery of OBSL modules for Ineos Project One – involving the movement of 100 modules in total.
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NewsLauritzen Bulkers acquires Alexander & Blake
Denmark-based Lauritzen Bulkers has acquired Canadian breakbulk and parcel shipping company, Alexander & Blake.