All Shipping articles – Page 67
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NewsChipolbrok delivers final cranes to SC Ports terminal
Chipolbrok has delivered six hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to South Carolina Port Authority’s (SCPA) Hugh H. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston, USA.
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NewsMaersk sets ambitious carbon-neutral goal
A.P. Møller – Mærsk has accelerated its efforts to decarbonise marine operations and plans to launch a carbon-neutral liner vessel in 2023 – seven years ahead of its initial 2030 ambition.
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NewsMOL to launch Wind Power Energy division
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will launch its Wind Power Energy business division in April 2021. The Japanese carrier will also participate in Tokyo’s Wind Expo 2021, which takes place March 3-5.
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NewsIMO calls for action against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is urging the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP) and good coordination onshore to avoid, deter, delay and report attacks on ships in the Gulf of Guinea.
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NewsJumbo tackles flash rust issue
Jumbo has developed a prototype belt sander for the removal of temporary welded securings from its fleet of heavy lift vessels. The method is faster than existing methods, better for the environment, and improves the appearance of a vessel.
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NewsWindship targets zero emissions with ship design
Windship Technology has unveiled what it claims to be the first “true zero emission” ship design.
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NewsEnding the seafarer crisis
The Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change is a worldwide call to action to end the unprecedented crew change crisis caused by Covid-19. To date, more than 600 companies have signed up.
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NewsFagioli lengthens ship
Italian heavy logistics specialist Fagioli has carried out a lengthening operation of a 135 m-long cruise ship in Palermo.
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NewsBBC bets on newbuilds
BBC Chartering took delivery of two F500 multipurpose vessels in the past 12 months and is set to bolster its fleet with newbuild capacity even further in the coming years.
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NewsRightShip launches safety score
Maritime risk management organisation RightShip launched its safety score and platform on February 8. It has been designed to improve safety standards for shipping.
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NewsErnst Russ expands portfolio
Hamburg-based Ernst Russ has acquired majority shares in two 12,500 dwt multipurpose vessels.
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NewsWagenborg puts newbuild into service
Royal Wagenborg’s second EasyMax multipurpose vessel has embarked on its maiden voyage under the name Máxima.
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NewsVan der Vlist welcomes pipe delivery
The bulk carrier Izumo Hermes has delivered 7,800 tons (7,076 tonnes) of steel pipes to Van der Vlist’s facilities at the port of Moerdijk, the Netherlands.
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NewsRates continue on their upward trajectory
The Drewry Multipurpose Time Charter Index increased to USD6,530 per day in January, representing a rise of 3.8 percent compared to the previous month.
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NewsUAL appoints UK agent
Universal Africa Lines (UAL) has appointed Aberdeen Universal Shipping Agencies (Ausa) as its exclusive general agent in the UK.
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NewsCombi Lift’s Tomsk nears completion
The construction of Combi Lift’s barge Tomsk – a Damen Stan Pontoon 11226 RD – is progressing, with delivery slated for the end of April.
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NewsNeptune Declaration gathers momentum
More and more companies from across the shipping sector are signing the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change, in a worldwide call to action to end the unprecedented crew change crisis caused by Covid-19.
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NewsStormGeo strengthens foothold in Denmark
Shipping solution provider StormGeo has opened an office in Copenhagen, Denmark, to better support shipping companies in the region.
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NewsBIMCO developing AIS clause
BIMCO is working on a charter party clause to help tackle potential abuse of the automatic identification system (AIS), which is mandatory for all ships to carry under Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations.
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NewsTime charter rates continue to climb
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have increased over the last month, according to the latest data from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.