Wallenius Wilhelmsen has launched temporary layoffs in the USA and Mexico in line with automaker plant closures.
Americas
Concord Maritime: ‘Tanker owners usually wind up with the people they know and trust’
December saw tanker commercial management firm Concord Maritime, launched in April 2018 by Ben Ognibene, move into shipowning with the acquisition of 2007-built Samsung aframax tanker Aegean Blue from Greece’s Arcadia Shipmanagement. “We like the fundamentals in the aframax markets – global cargo...
Panama Canal takes measures to ensure waterway remains open
The Panama Canal Authority has announced that it has adopted new measures to guarantee operations and prevent the further spread of the virus after Panama ordered a mandatory nationwide lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The canal has created teams with the necessary staffing levels to...
https://splash247.com/panama-canal-takes-measures-to-ensure-waterway-remains-open/
Shipping Industry Sees Growth in Remote Surveys in Times of Coronavirus Crisis
Remote ship surveys and inspections have become increasingly popular amid the coronavirus crisis.
Clerc: 85 Pct of Maersk’s Global Office-Based Staff Work From Home
The number of Maersk employees working from home has increased considerably amid global lockdown measures.
Odfjell Terminals US Secures USD 250 Mln Loan
Odfjell Terminals US has closed a USD 250 million revolving credit facility.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293180/odfjell-terminals-us-secures-usd-250-mln-loan/
Captain of Maersk Batam Medevaced
The captain of M/V Maersk Batam medevaced south of Puerto Rico.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293153/captain-of-maersk-batam-medevaced/
Three American carriers seek emergency tie-up
Three American lines are seeking an emergency tie-up to cope with the supply chain fallout brought about by the spread of coronavirus. Crowley Liner Services, King Ocean Services and Seaboard Marine who have service networks focused on the US Gulf, Central America and the Caribbean Basin have filed...
https://splash247.com/three-american-carriers-seek-emergency-tie-up/
Teekay Offshore Partners rebrands to Altera Infrastructure
Teekay Offshore Partners has announced that it has changed its name to Altera Infrastructure as part of its global group rebranding initiative. “In support of our new vision to lead the industry to a sustainable future, we are establishing a global energy infrastructure services business that will...
https://splash247.com/teekay-offshore-partners-rebrands-to-altera-infrastructure/
Vale confirms suspension of Malaysian transhipment hub
Brazilian miner Vale has announced its decision to temporarily suspend operations at its Teluk Rubiah Maritime Terminal (TRMT) in Malaysia from March 24 until at least March 31 as the coronavirus continues to spread in the Southeast Asian country. Vale said it took this decision as it is...
https://splash247.com/vale-confirms-suspension-of-malaysian-transshipment-hub/