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Europe
Schulte gets approval for Pronav takeover
Hamburg-based Schulte Group has received clearance by the German Federal Cartel Office for the acquisition of the LNG specialist Pronav…
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Asia
HMM poised to order 20 giant boxships
Multiple sources in South Korea are now reporting that Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) will very shortly put pen to paper…
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Containers
McKinsey slams liners for destroying shareholder value, predicts more consolidation
The container shipping industry is expected to continue to struggle with overcapacity and an inability to deliver value to shareholders,…
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Asia
BW back at DSME for LNG pair
BW LNG has placed an order for two 173,400 cu m LNG carriers at its favoured yard in South Korea,…
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Bunkering
IMO’s latest bunker ruling could boost scrubber adoption
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to move forward with a prohibition on the carriage of fuel oil for…
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Europe
Spinnaker recruits Jon Chaplin to lead executive search
Recruitment firm Spinnaker Global has named Jon Chaplin as director of executive search. Chaplin, 51, joins from TradeWinds where he…
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Americas
US truck driver shortage problem predicted to worsen
Online freight forwarder iContainers says that the truck driver shortage problem plaguing the US at the moment is set to…
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Europe
Maersk eyes more acquisitions
A.P. Moller – Maersk has hinted at further acqusitions, even as it prioritises the smooth integration of new addition Hamburg…
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Europe
Bottiglieris dismiss Zagari’s ‘misleading statements’
The battle for control of debt laden Italian line Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping Company (GBSC) is getting more heated. Despite a…
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Asia
HMM ties the knot with MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE for three South American services
Post-restructuring Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has been keen to develop business lines in partnerships wherever possible. Its latest breakthrough was…
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Europe
IMO signs sustainable shipping pact with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has signed a new partnership agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).…
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Asia
Evergreen in for eight Samsung 12,000 teu ships
Splash can reveal that Evergreen has put pen to paper for eight 12,000 teu boxships at Samsung Heavy Industries in…
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Europe
Guy Platten to succeed Peter Hinchliffe at the International Chamber of Shipping
Guy Platten has confirmed via Twitter he has been selected to replace Peter Hinchcliffe at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Platten,…
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Europe
CMA CGM introduces novel way to transport liquids by container
Describing it as an ideal alternative to breakbulk for the transportation of liquids and optimally preserving the product’s properties, France’s…
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Europe
Allseas eyes ship larger than current record breaker Pioneering Spirit
Allseas, the Swiss offshore firm, is planning to order a ship even larger than the record-breaking , which with dimensions…
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Asia
Philippines lays out the welcome mat for global shipbuilders
The Philippines is going all out to attract shipbuilders to set up shop in the archipelago. With already well-known shipyard…
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Europe
Agility in blockchain collaboration with Maersk and IBM
Agility has become the first freight forwarder to collaborate on Maersk and IBM’s blockchain program to manage and track container…
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Asia
Khalid Hashim warns of extreme volatility for dry bulk in coming two years
Khalid Hashim, a veteran of the dry bulk industry, has warned that the sector faces extreme volatility this year and…
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Environment
Study claims sulphur cap will reduce childhood asthma by 3.6% globally
The International Maritime Organization’s 2020 sulphur cap on ship fuel will slash childhood asthma across the world by 3.6%, according…
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Europe
MPC Container Ships closes in on more feeders
MPC Container Ships, the fast growing feeder specialist set up by Germany’s MPC Capital, is building up further funds for…
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