Short-sea player orders six newbuilds
European short-sea specialist, Wilson ASA, has placed an order for the construction of six 3,800 dwt newbuildings with an option to expand the order to a total of 14 vessels. Read more
There is optimism in European shortsea sector as summer lull approaches
European shipowners active in the shortsea sector are still quite positive about the current state of the market, while bracing for the weakening market in the coming weeks. Read more
Eco Adriatica joins the Grimaldi Fleet
The Naples-based Grimaldi group welcomes the Eco Adriatica to its Green 5th Generation (GG5G) fleet. This ship is the eleventh of twelve GG5G hybrid vessel units, ordered from Jinling shipyard in Nanjing, China. They are...Read more
Toepfer Transport: seasonal slowdown reflected in short sea fleet earnings
European short sea fleet is sailing into the seasonal slowdown which is reflected in a slight drop in earnings, the Hamburg-based shipbroker Toepfer Transport said in its recent report.Read more
Toepfer Transport: short sea charter rates remain flat in May
Income of the European short sea fleet has remained flat with results depending on the vessel’s trading areas and positions these days, the Hamburg-based shipbroker Toepfer Transport said in its recent report. Read more