Maersk is to invest into the technologic startup Huub, marking its first ever investment in a Portuguese startup.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/277801/maersk-invests-in-its-first-portuguese-startup/
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New Headquarters For DFDS
DFDS and the pension fund investor PensionDanmark signed an agreement to build a new head office for DFDS in Copenhagen. It will be built at Marmorvej near the Copenhagen – Oslo route’s terminal. The new headquarters will give the opportunity to gather all head-office staff and functions in the...
https://www.ferryshippingnews.com/new-headquarters-for-dfds/
ABP invests in Ipswich Port’s infrastructure
The Port of Ipswich has invested £700K in the construction of a new, de-mountable warehouse as part of its commitment to continuously improving the port infrastructure it makes available to its customers.
Construction of the new portable warehouse began in 2018 and was completed on schedule to provide extra storage space facilities to accommodate the growing business needs of ABP’s customers Clarksons Port Services.
Andy Rham, Managing Director, Clarksons Port Services, said: “Clarksons Port...
http://container-news.com/abp-invests-ipswich-port-infrastructure/
Moore Stephens: Greener Shipping to Attract Investment in 2019
Moore Stephens: Shipping will continue to attract investors in 2019 if it fulfills its ESG responsibilities.
Sponsors Exit from Long-Term Investment in NCL Holdings
NCL Holdings informed that its sponsors will no longer own any ordinary shares of Norwegian.
Maersk Invests in Digital Freight-Booking Startup
Maersk has unveiled an investment in a US-based digital freight broker, Loadsmart, as the company expands its footprint.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/262208/maersk-invests-in-digital-freight-booking-startup/
The magic of the IRR: Are high returns prompting the return of investment funds in shipping?
The internal rate of return, or simply the IRR, is the magic figure that private equity fund managers, shipping-focused investors and affluent shipowners alike employ to determine if an investment makes sense.
The investment firm recently launched by the prominent Greek shipowner George Livanos and two bankers, as well as the launch of Schulte Group’s shipping fund, has prompted me to explore the power of IRR and engage in some simple number crunching.
Take a five-year-old, 9,000 TEU...
http://blogs.platts.com/2018/07/11/magic-irr-high-returns-investment-funds-shipping/