A new type of barge 
The German HGK Shipping has put another low-water vessel into service in Rotterdam. The Type C tanker was christened "Synthese 18" and will be used to transport liquid chemical products on the Rhine and its tributaries. The vessel combines a draught-optimised design... more
Greeks in front, Clarkson says
According to Clarksons, Greek shipowners are still taking the lead in international shipping. About 16.4% of global tonnage on the water are in the hands of Greek owners, although national Greek imports / exports account for 1% of global seaborne trade. Yet, Greek shipping... more
New continental link to Ireland
Another maritime link between Ireland and the Continent is in preparation: Finnlines has decided to open a new freight route between Rosslare and Zeebrugge, Belgium (now part of Antwerp-Bruges), providing a new direct link between Ireland and Continental Europe, which also... more
An ammonia engine in the making
Maritime players Win GD and Hyundai Heavy Industries are developing an ammonia two-stroke engine, together, which can be an important step in shipping’s progress towards decarbonisation. The two parties aim to deliver a first engine by 2025, in line with Win GD’s previously... more
Training for exports 
Upsurge in Bolivian trade thanks to Unctad scheme, international status, infrastructure. more
Full steam ahead
According to maritime intelligence provider Sea-Intelligence, the carriers continued to generate a "very strong operating profit" in Q1/2022. CEO Alan Murphy summarised: "The combined operating profit of the global carriers (those that provide financial... more
Latin link to Montevideo
Tec Plata in Argentina and Vessel, one of Uruguay’s major feeder operators, have agreed to create a new weekly service between the La Plata Port and the Port of Montevideo in Uruguay. Under the agreement, the service will link Tec Plata, an affiliate of International... more
Next hybrid PCTC sets sails
The Norwegian car carrier UECC has just taken delivery of its second multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTC. Built on China’s Jiangnan Shipyard, this PCTC, to be named “Auto Achieve”, will further contribute to reducing emissions in the European shortsea trade. The company aims... more
China gets closer to Latin America
Hong Kong-headquartered carrier OOCL, an affiliate of Cosco Shipping since 2018, is introducing the Transpacific Latin Pacific 6 (TLP6) service as a link between China and West Coast South America. In addition to OOCL’s existing TLP1, TLP2, TLP3 services, TLP6 will provide... more
Marguisa Atlantic is born
Danish shipping company United Marguisa Lines (UML) and Dutch charterer Sa Di Chartering have founded a new entity in the multipurpose sector, particularly for players involved in the trade of bulk, general and project cargo. Marguisa Atlantic will operate joint services within... more