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Jan De Nul Group launches dredging operations at Port Hedland

Jan De Nul Group is reinforcing its long-standing presence in Port Hedland, where its dredging vessel, J.F.J. De Nul, has begun capital dredging and...

Two bodies recovered from fire-hit oil tanker in Chittagong

The bodies of at least two seafarers have been recovered from an oil tanker in Chittagong port after the fire that broke out today...

COSCO SHIPPING unveils two vessels for QatarEnergy’s Gas Expansion Project

On 10 September, a naming ceremony took place on Changxing Island, Shanghai, for two vessels – Rex Tillerson and Umm Ghuwailina – both part...

Grimaldi Group acquires majority stake in Greek port

The Grimaldi Group has completed the acquisition of 67% of Heraklion Port Authority S.A. (HPA S.A.) through the Holding of Heraklion Port S.A., a...

Strong dry bulk market fuels 42% drop in ship recycling

So far this year, only 45 ships have been recycled, adding up to 2.5 million deadweight tonnes (DWT) or 0.2% of the fleet. Recycling...

Drydocks World orders new Floating Sheerleg Crane from ZPMC

DP World-owned Drydocks World has signed a contract with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) to acquire a next-generation 5,000-tonne Floating Sheerleg Crane, designed to...

Chinese seaborne dry bulk imports up 6% despite economic challenges

So far in 2024, China has increased its inventories of iron ore, coal and grains, which has been a positive demand driver. Iron ore inventories...

First electric boat successfully crosses Baltic Sea

A group of Swedes set a world record by driving a hydrofoiling Candela C-8 between Stockholm and the Finnish autonomous region of Ã…land, marking...

PD Ports invests US$1.3 million in new bulk tipper trucks

A US$1.3 million investment in five specialist bulk tipper trucks has bolstered PD Ports' services for customers importing grain and powder products through Teesport. The...

COSCO general cargo vessels to call ICTSI’s Contecon Guayaquil

Contecon Guayaquil S.A. (CGSA), the Ecuadorian branch of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has entered into a noteworthy agreement with COSCO Shipping Specialized...

First cargo vessel with wind-assisted propulsion debuts at SMM

This year's SMM will mark a milestone as it becomes the first major maritime event to feature a vessel equipped with an advanced Wind...

COSCO invests in 42 new bulk carriers

On 30 August, COSCO SHIPPING Development finalized a major agreement to invest in, construct, and lease 42 bulk carriers. This agreement represents the largest shipbuilding...

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