The shareholders of Hafnia Tankers have given the green light to the company’s proposed merger with BW Tankers.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/268565/hafnia-shareholders-approve-merger-with-bw/
Company News
Volumes at PSA International Keep Rising in 2018
PSA International handled 81 million TEUs in 2018, a rise of 9.1% over 74.2 million TEUs reported in 2017.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/268560/volumes-at-psa-international-keep-rising-in-2018/
Drewry: 2019 Another Solid Year for Container Market
Drewry: The industry’s supply-demand balance will benefit from a reduced appetite for ULCVs among major carriers.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/268540/drewry-2019-another-solid-year-for-container-market/
ONE: Two Boxships Set Container Loading Records
In late December 2018, two ULCVs operated by ONE set container loading records.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/268542/one-two-boxships-set-container-loading-records/
ABP announces £250m to keep Britain trading through Brexit
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports operator, recently announced an additional investment to boost facilities at its Port of Hull, bringing the group’s total investment to £250 million since the EU referendum in 2016.
The post ABP announces £250m to keep Britain trading through...
https://theloadstar.co.uk/abp-announces-250m-to-keep-britain-trading-through-brexit/
NCLH Orders Cruise Ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Fincantieri and NCLH sign a contract for the construction of one new cruise ship.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/268608/nclh-orders-cruise-ship-for-regent-seven-seas-cruises/
Euronav Sells Suezmax Tanker for Offshore Project
Euronav sells its Suezmax vessel to a supplier and operator of offshore floating platforms.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/268513/euronav-sells-suezmax-tanker-for-offshore-project/
Port of Virginia Sets New Volume Record in 2018
Port of Virginia delivered record container cargo volume with 2.85 million TEUs handled in 2018.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/268503/port-of-virginia-sets-new-volume-record-in-2018/
2020 Bulkers to Finance New Ships with USD 240 Mn Loan
2020 Bulkers signed a USD 240 million deal for the post-delivery financing of its newbuilding program.
Neptun’s wind turbine transport vessel secures ABS approval
Neptun Ship Design has secured American Bureau of Shipping’s (ABS) approval in principal (AIP) for its wind turbine transport vessel design.
The 178m-long Blue Azurit design will enable wind turbine manufacturers to transport components directly from the supplier’s berth to the offshore site.
It is designed to carry parts for turbines greater than 9MW and can be used to deliver components to the installation vessel.
ABS Global Offshore director Wei Huang said: “The scale of offshore wind turbines...
https://www.ship-technology.com/news/neptuns-wind-turbine-transport-vessel-secures-abs-approval/