Drewry downgrades multipurpose shipping outlook, but still expects growth
Drewry has downgraded its outlook for multipurpose shipping. Weaker projected global economic growth, greater competition from the dry bulk and container sectors, and slower ship demolitions are expected to negatively impact the industry. The ongoing trade...Read more
AAL launches regular heavy-lift service between Europe and Far East
AAL Europe has formally launched a regular heavy-lift shipping service between Europe and the Far East. AAL’s 19,000 dwt S-Class heavy-lift vessels with a maximum lift of 700 tonnes will form the “backbone” of the...Read more
Port of Esbjerg expands with new multipurpose terminal
Port of Esbjerg is investing two million euros in a new multipurpose terminal to facilitate further growth of ro/ro and offshore wind cargo. It is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The...Read more
Project Cargo Summit announces speakers and conference programme
Organiser ProMedia has announced the first speakers of the Project Cargo Summit, a two-day international conference and exhibition about the project cargo and heavy-lift industry. The conference programme will cover a wide range of pressing industry...Read more
How Europe’s biggest breakbulk port is looking for growth
Since its foundation through the merger of Zeeland Seaports and Port of Ghent, North Sea Port is officially the largest breakbulk port of Europe. The port plans to maintain that position by wooing manufacturers and...Read more
Avia Solutions buys project cargo air specialist Chapman Freeborn
Avia Solutions Group has acquired the Chapman Freeborn Group, which specialises in the charter and lease of aircraft and handles a lot of large and heavy cargoes. Under the terms of the agreement, Avia Solutions Group...Read more
Blue Water Shipping founder Kurt Skov hands over company
Blue Water Shipping founder Kurt Skov has transferred a large part of his shares in the company to his daughter Anne Skov, as he prepares to hand over the company to the next generation. Kurt...Read more
CyberLogitec develops multipurpose terminal operating system
CyberLogitec has developed a new terminal operating system specifically designed for multipurpose terminals. The IT system can handle containers and all types of cargo from vehicles to breakbulk, project cargo and bulk cargo in one...Read more
The common interest of Trump, Xi and project carriers: LNG
A swift trade deal between the US and China could propel the US to the top of China’s LNG supplier list, shows a report from Morgan Stanley. That would be a win-win-win for Trump, Xi...Read more
Mike Hynekamp new COO at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions
After 19 years as Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions’ chief operating officer, Ray Fitzgerald has announced his retirement. Mike Hynekamp took over on June 3rd. Mike Hynekamp’s automotive industry background and the breadth of his experience across...Read moreMarguisa and United Heavy Lift open joint service to West-Africa
Marguisa Shipping Lines and United Heavy Lift have teamed up, opening a new joint project cargo and breakbulk service between Europe and Africa. The new joint service agreement is effective since the 1st of June, 2019....Read more
Blue Water not satisfied with 2018 result
Although Blue Water Holding managed to turn around its operations and book a small profit again, CEO Søren Nørgaard Thomsen is not satisfied with the annual result. “The first months of 2018 did not live...Read more
Van der Wees invests in special project cargo tug
Royal Van der Wees Transports has ordered a new pusher tug at Concordia Damen to transport project cargo over the European rivers. The tug will have two engines with a total power output of 2,000...Read more
G2 Ocean ready to retire its paper Bill of Lading
G2 Ocean is ready to retire its paper bill of lading. The shipping company has successfully completed trials with a smart bill of lading that uses blockchain technology for data transfers. “The document transaction reliability...Read more
Port of Esbjerg is gearing up for growth in high and heavy cargo
The Port of Esbjerg is gearing up for growth in the handling of high and heavy cargoes with the purchase of a new Liebherr LHM 800 crane that can lift up to 308 tonnes. ”We...Read more
Mammoet expands in Germany with Meyer Anlagenbau acquisition
Mammoet has expanded its presence in south-west Germany by acquiring local heavy lift specialist Meyer Anlaganbau. According to the Dutch company, the purchase reinforces its position as the leader in the German market. Meyer approached Mammoet...Read moreTrade war jeopardizes forecast wave of LNG shipments
The escalation of the trade war between the United States and China jeopardizes the construction of several mega LNG projects, likely postponing the forecasted wave of project cargo shipments that are needed to build the...Read more
Inoperable cranes ruin ESL’s experience with new LNG-powered vessels
ESL’s new LNG-powered flagship bulk carriers were unable to operate as planned during the first quarter due to serious technical issues with the cranes. According to the company’s parent Aspo Group, these problems are now...Read more