Switzerland
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Renewables
Partners Group sells down stake in Dutch offshore wind farm
Swiss-based private equity firm Partners Group has agreed to sell a 15% stake in Dutch offshore wind farm Borssele III…
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Containers
MSC bags Sinokor resales
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world’s largest containerline, has pounced for a pair of boxship resales in South Korea. Alphaliner…
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Containers
New milestone for MSC as it readies to surpass Maersk for owned box tonnage
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is about to achieve another milestone in its rise to the summit of the global container…
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Offshore
Transocean wins more work for semisub in Australia
The Swiss-based rig owner and operator Transocean has won a 16-well contract in Australia for one of its semi-submersible drilling…
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Europe
MSC tipped to bid for Italian air cargo operator
Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera is reporting cash-rich Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest containerline, is tabling a…
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Operations
Sallaum Lines continues car carrier fleet expanision
Sallaum Lines is lifting its car carrier orderbook with contracts for up to six dual-fuel LNG vessels at China Merchants…
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Americas
MSC tipped to be chasing Brazil’s Wilson Sons
Local media in Brazil is widely reporting that Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is looking to buy out Wilson Sons, a…
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Press Releases
Commodities giants commit to Geneva Dry
Geneva Dry, the global dry bulk event, scheduled for May 2 and 3 next year, is shaping up fast. Designed…
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Containers
MSC seeks 8,000 teu newbuild series
The world’s largest containerline, Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), is shopping again in Asia for more newbuilds. Maersk Broker is reporting…
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Containers
Kuehne+Nagel takes over South African reefer specialist Morgan Cargo
Swiss-based logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel is expanding its perishables network to and from South Africa, the UK and Kenya with the…
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Finance and Insurance
UBS set to close Credit Suisse takeover by June 12
Switzerland’s largest bank UBS said on Monday it expected to complete its takeover of Credit Suisse as early as June…
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Tech
Whale’s tail-inspired propulsion set for 2025 debut
Taking inspiration from a whale’s tail, ABB today introduced a new propulsion system concept for the marine industry, with plans…
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Renewables
Allseas gets more work on German North Sea wind converter platforms
Swiss-based offshore construction specialists Allseas has secured further transport and installation work for the offshore wind industry, this time for…
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Press Releases
New session, speakers and sponsors announced for next year’s inaugural Geneva Dry
In the three weeks since launching Geneva Dry with the aim of becoming the world’s premier commodities shipping conference, organisers…
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Containers
MSC sets sights on ammonia dual-fuel ships
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has tapped class society Lloyd’s Register, German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions and Shanghai Merchant Ship…
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Renewables
Allseas and Heerema bag Tennet platforms installation deal
Offshore construction specialists Allseas and Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) have secured multi-year framework agreements with transmission grid operator TenneT to…
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Containers
MSC becomes first carrier to have a 5m slot fleet
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is ready to surpass another milestone in its rapid growth spurt that has seen it top…
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Operations
Wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa taps deugro and Amasus for pair of newbuilds in China
Wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa has teamed up with project freight forwarder deugro and Dutch-based Amasus Offshore to build two newly…
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Finance and Insurance
Uncertainty still reigns as Greek ship lending portfolio shifts to UBS
Switzerland’s largest bank UBS told the market earlier this week about its way forward, including the appointment of a new…
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Operations
IFCHOR Galbraiths takes over Norway’s Uno Offshore
IFCHOR Galbraiths has made its first acquisition following a major shipbroking merger. The international broking powerhouse is buying Norwegian offshore…
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