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MacGregor wins major crane contract from MMA offshore

MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has secured a significant order for its 50-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) crane, which will be installed on the...

Peak in China’s coal demand in sight as renewables jump 12%

Between January and April 2024, China’s electricity generation from renewables surged 12% y/y, significantly outpacing the 6% growth in generation from fossil fuels. "While steam...

Tanker stalls after being hit by Houthi missile

An oil tanker temporarily lost propulsion after it was hit by a Houthi missile on 18 May. The US Central Command said that at 1...

Stena Oil opens its new terminal in Denmark

Stena Oil's new terminal with a capacity of 75,000 cubic meters in Frederikshavn, Denmark was inaugurated on 14 May. Stena Oil, a global player in...

Maersk launches air freight gateway in Miami

Maersk expanded its air freight operations footprint with the April activation of a full-service, in-transit gateway solution in Miami, US. The Danish company said this...

Tanker sustains damage as Houthis intensify attacks

For the first time in over a month, a ship has suffered damage in a Houthi missile attack in the Red Sea, as the...

CMA CGM AIR CARGO set to expand with Transpacific route launch in summer

CMA CGM AIR CARGO is set to launch a transpacific route linking Asia to North America in the summer of 2024, signalling a significant...

EU tanker import tonne mile demand up 12% as ships avoid Red Sea area

“In 2023, sanctions on Russian oil exports by the EU caused a major shift in tanker trades and a 10% increase in average sailing...

Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs US$1 billion deal with premium car segment global player

The Norwegian/Swedish shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen recently signed a multi-year contract with a major firm in the premium car segment, valued at more than...

Hiab secures US$5.4 million order for offshore wind turbine loader cranes

Hiab, a division of Cargotec, has secured a significant US$5.4 million order for loader cranes which will be used in offshore wind turbines. The...

Almost all crew perish as chemical tanker capsizes off Japan

A 1,168 dwt chemical/products tanker, Keoyoung Sun, capsized in strong winds off Shimonoseki on Japan's southwestern coast on 20 March, leaving 10 of its...

DP World, Goodyear collaborate on tree planting initiative

DP World has announced the successful planting of 702 trees as part of an ongoing initiative to reduce carbon emissions, in collaboration with the...

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