Maersk halts Haiti bookings
In the wake of the recent social unrest in Haiti, which is preventing normal operations at Port Au Prince, Maersk has decided, effective immediately, to stop any new bookings from and to Haiti to prevent the accumulation of boxes at the transshipment terminals. “For bookings already confirmed but for which no container has been assigned, […]
Puerto Aguadulce sets new high for Colombian coast with APL Fullerton call
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)-operated Puerto Aguadulce, a terminal on Colombia’s Pacific coast, recently reached a significant milestone by handling the Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV) APL Fullerton. This CMA CGM-operated vessel, which measures 398 meters in length and 51 meters in width with a capacity of 19,856 TEUs, is the largest ship to […]
Global bunker indices see moderate growth
During the 39th week of the year, the Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) indices saw moderate growth. The 380 HSFO index increased by US$8.33 to US$512.27/MT, remaining near the US$500 threshold. The VLSFO index climbed by US$10.34, reaching US$612.42/MT. Similarly, the MGO index went up by US$8.93 to US$758.17/MT. “At the time of writing, there were […]
Marinakis and Lauro sell tankers to Pertamina
Two European tanker specialists have offloaded one ship each to Indonesia’s state-owned shipping giant, Pertamina. The Jakarta-based company had 98 ships in its fleet before its latest purchase. According to sales registers, Evangelos Marinakis Capital Maritime has sold the five-year-old ice class 1A scrubber-fitted 109,900 dwt Alkinoos. At the same time, Emanuele Lauro-led Scorpio has sold […]
Spliethoff signs for up to 10 MPP newbuilds in China
Hot on the heels of its takeover of compatriot ForestWave, Dutch shipowner Spliethoff is further expanding its fleet with a series of multipurpose newbuilds in China. The Amsterdam-based company has commissioned Wuhu Shipyard to build eight units of the so-called L-type and secured options for two more. The 28,600 dwt ships will start delivering in […]
VLCCs change hands at a rapid clip
With VLCC earnings in solid territory, it’s no surprise that fresh sales emerge weekly in broking reports across the globe. The latest deals involve two rusty vessels. First, a 2005-built 300,000 dwt VLCC named Sake, a ship noted sold for $40m by Dynacom Tankers. The Greek mammoth has hit the sweet spot for this ship, […]
FWC 2024: Kết nối logistics toàn cầu chống lại những “cú sốc”
Ngành logistics phải đối mặt thách thức về chi phí cao, tính thiếu bền bỉ của chuỗi cung ứng cũng như những “cú sốc” của các chuỗi cung ứng phức tạp. Đại hội Thế giới Liên đoàn các Hiệp hội Giao nhận vận tải Quốc tế (FIATA World Congress – FWC) 2024 vừa được tổ […]
UK sanctions five Russia-linked gas carriers
The UK has followed the lead of the US in sanctioning five LNG carriers linked to Russian gas exports. Earlier this year, the UK alongside the US and the European Union, imposed sanctions on Russia’s flagship Arctic LNG 2 terminal, as a result of which the project was forced to slash production. “Today’s action builds […]
Samsung Heavy reveals look of new hydrogen carrier
ABS has issued a general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier. The 20,000 cu m vessel (pictured) features Type C tanks and is one of a host of hydrogen carrier designs under development in South Korea. “SHI plans to prepare for commercialisation of liquefied […]
Delta Corp revives US listing plans
Mudit Paliwal-led Delta Corp Holdings has rekindled ambitions for a NASDAQ listing via a merger deal with US distributor of vaping products Kaival Brands. The deal, expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, will see the two companies become wholly owned subsidiaries of a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands of […]