Switzerland
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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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Offshore
Transocean bags another semisub deal in Australia
New York-listed offshore driller Transocean has won a $137m contract in Australia for another one of its semisubmersible rigs. The…
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Press Releases
Entire dry bulk supply chain set to meet at Geneva Dry
To date, there has been no single, global dry bulk event where miners, traders, commodity giants, shipowners, operators, managers and…
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Renewables
Eneti moves to up wind game with offshore driller Transocean
Emanuele Lauro-led offshore wind player Eneti and offshore drilling giant Transocean are looking to join forces in the rapidly growing…
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Offshore
Transocean drillship secures more work with Petrobras
New York-listed offshore driller Transocean has seen its charter deal with Brazil’s Petrobras for the ultra-deepwater drillship extended until January…
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Renewables
Allseas firms up vessel for French offshore wind campaign
Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has confirmed a contract award from Belgium’s DEME to install the substation for the Yeu…
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Containers
Just how much did MSC’s container business make last year?
It’s one of shipping’s most closely held secrets, up there with Greeks and the dark fleet, the true meaning of…
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Europe
Aponte family’s net worth soars
Among the richest people, Gianluigi Aponte saw his wealth grow the sixth fastest in the world for the 12-month period…
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Ports and Logistics
MSC debuts new African brand
Mediterranean Shipping Co has rebranded new acquisition Bolloré Africa Logistics. The operator, bought for $6.3bn, will now be known as…
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Renewables
Petrofac and Hitachi land $14bn offshore wind deal with Tennet
Energy services company Petrofac and technology group Hitachi Energy have sealed a €13bn ($14.1bn) framework deal with Dutch-German transmission system…
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Offshore
Transocean adds to semisub backlog with $113m worth of new deals
New York-listed offshore drilling contractor Transocean has fixed two of its harsh environment semisubs, adding around $113m to firm contract…
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Finance and Insurance
Greek shipping still coming to terms with sale of whale lender
Greek shipping is still coming to terms with the takeover of its largest lender. The swift buyout of troubled Credit…
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Finance and Insurance
UBS assumes leading Greek ship finance position with Credit Suisse takeover
UBS has taken on a very significant shipping portfolio following yesterday’s emergency takeover of compatriot bank Credit Suisse. UBS came…
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