BlackRock Inc. Raises Holdings in Ship Finance International Limited

BlackRock Inc. grew its position in Ship Finance International Limited (NYSE:SFL) by 51.0% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,217,374 shares of the shipping company’s stock after purchasing...

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/blackrock-inc-raises-holdings-in-ship-finance-international-limited/

SOGET and Microsoft: A strategic partnership for a secure digitization of ports in France and worldwide

SOGET, world specialist in Port Community Systems (PCS), and Microsoft, world leader in technology, are strengthening their partnership to offer a secure digital environment for maritime and port economy stakeholders. From US$1,500 billion in 2010, the added value of the world maritime economy...

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/soget-and-microsoft-a-strategic-partnership-for-a-secure-digitization-of-ports-in-france-and-worldwide/

Japan’s September vessel orders down 12% on year, outlook seen positive

Japanese shipbuilders received export orders for a total 668,098 gross tons across 17 vessels in September, down 12% year on year and down 43.7% from August, Japan Ship Exporters Association data released Monday showed. A JSEA official said that despite the decline, orders in September were still...

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/japans-september-vessel-orders-down-12-on-year-outlook-seen-positive/

Fall of Ulsan’s Shipbuilding Industry Leads to Pressure on Local Tax Coffers

Due to the fall of the shipbuilding industry in Ulsan, tax collected in the city’s Dong-gu district has declined sharply, causing setbacks to various government projects. In addition, government officials may not be receiving overtime fees and other benefits that were paid in the past. According to...

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/fall-of-ulsans-shipbuilding-industry-leads-to-pressure-on-local-tax-coffers/