Japanese bulker tonnage appreciates in price significantly
Sales activity remains brisk in the dry bulk market, especially in the supramax sector, with a notable firming of values. Brokers are reporting increased Japanese- and Korean-built vessel sales candidates being circulated for sale. The news follows last week’s public hearing held by the US Trade Representative (USTR) looking into China’s dominance in shipbuilding, including […]
MOL sends ageing LNG carrier for demo
One more steam turbine LNG carrier has been sold for demolition this year. Brokers report that Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has disposed of its 2004-built Dukhan for around $20m. The final destination of the 137,457 cu m ship, which has been idle in Malaysia since last September, has not been revealed. One […]
Giảm thuế nhập khẩu nhiều mặt hàng từ 31/3/2025
Từ 31/3/2025, các mặt hàng như ô tô, gỗ, ethanol, đùi gà đông lạnh, táo, cherry, một số loại hạt,… được áp dụng mức thuế suất thuế nhập khẩu ưu đãi mới… Hạnh nhân là một trong các mặt hàng được hưởng thuế nhập khẩu ưu đãi từ 31/3/2025 – Ảnh minh họa. Chính phủ […]
Valaris adds $352m to backlog with new drillship deal
New York-listed offshore driller Valaris has won a new contract in Africa for one of its drillships. Valaris said in a statement that its Valaris DS-10 drillship was awarded a two-year contract offshore West Africa. The new deal with the undisclosed client is expected to begin in the second or third quarter of 2026. The […]
Woodside picks SLB for drilling services on Trion project off Mexico
Houston-based oilfield service giant SLB has been awarded a contract by the Australian oil and gas company Woodside Energy for drilling on its ultra-deepwater Trion development project offshore Mexico. SLB will oversee the delivery of 18 ultra-deepwater wells using an integrated services approach and AI-enabled drilling capabilities to improve operational efficiency and well quality. The […]
Eiffage buys HSM Offshore Energy
French civil engineering construction company Eiffage has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of HSM Offshore Energy through its subsidiary Smulders. HSM Offshore Energy is an EPCIC solution provider, particularly of electrical and mechanical systems for offshore energy projects. The company is also focused on topsides for emerging new markets like CCS and hydrogen. The […]
Hapag-Lloyd announces EIS for intra-Asia shipments to Cambodia
Hapag-Lloyd announces that an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EIS) will apply to intra-Asian shipments to Cambodia starting 1 May 2025 and will remain in effect until further notice. The surcharge details will be as follows: 20′ Dry Container: US$120 40′ Dry Container: US$240 40′ High Cube Container: US$240 20′ Reefer Container: US$120 40′ Reefer Container: US$240 […]
Hiab updates name and reporting segments
Following the decision made at the Annual General Meeting on 26 March 2025, the company name will change from Cargotec Corporation to Hiab Corporation, effective 1 April 2025. An IFRS 8 assessment was conducted for the newly independent Hiab Corporation. Based on this evaluation, and as previously announced on 7 January 2025, Hiab has established […]