Tarros Group inaugurates the new direct Italy – Spain connection

The m/v “Vento di Levante”

The MV Vento di Levante will welcome the first maiden call of the Italy – Spain service in Barcelona, which includes weekly calls at major Italian ports, ensuring a fast and efficient fixed-day connection to and from Spain.

This new solution is made possible through collaboration with Insignia Shipping, an international maritime agency services company, acting as an agent for Tarros Group.

Danilo Ricci, Tarros General Director: “Tarros returns to Spain after many years...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/17/tarros-group-inaugurates-the-new-direct-italy-spain-connection/

Of Nuts and Bolts*

by John Faraclas

The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far, the 30th Anniversary Ball of HESGB at the iconic West End venue JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, adjacent to Hyde Park.

842: the pin number unlocking success!

Breaking all previous records with 842 members, friends and guests from just over 40 nations:

  • a warm welcome and registration from twelve young volunteers supervised by...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/of-nuts-and-bolts/

GAC Qatar named Great Place to Work

Malavan Subramaniam, Regional Client Relationship Manager of Great Place to Work® Middle East, awarded the certificate to Henrik Althen, Managing Director of GAC Qatar, and Hristina Georgieva, HR & Administration Manager of GAC Qatar.

First GAC local company to be certified as an employer of choice for its excellent leadership and work culture

Doha, Qatar, 19 April 2022 – GAC Qatar has been recognised as one of Qatar’s best workplaces by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on high-trust,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/19/gac-qatar-named-great-place-to-work/

How ship agents support market transformations through digitalisation

By: Martin Wallgren, Chief Information Officer at GAC Group

Vertical integration

Since 2016, the container shipping industry has turned to mergers and acquisitions as a key way to tackle the difficult market conditions that arose from the 2008 global financial crisis. The trend has been seen both in horizontal acquisitions between companies in the same space, and also in strong vertical market moves, as container shipping companies expand further into logistics to expand their coverage of the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/08/how-ship-agents-support-market-transformations-through-digitalisation/

GAC Dubai named the FMCG Supply Chain of the Year at the Logistics Middle East Awards 2022

Trevor Stamp, GAC Dubai’s General Manager of Contract Logistics, received the award at a ceremony held at the Grosvenor House in Dubai, UAE (photo courtesy of ITP Media Group and Logistics Middle East).

Third-time recognition for seamless supply chain operations across the UAE and beyond 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Friday, April 8 2022: GAC Dubai’s outstanding service to the Middle East’s busy Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector has earned the company the title of FMCG Supply Chain of the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/08/gac-dubai-named-the-fmcg-supply-chain-of-the-year-at-the-logistics-middle-east-awards-2022/

Inchcape Shipping Services gains capital boost for future growth with Epiris as new owner on 175th anniversary

Frank G. Olsen – Chief Executive Officer, Inchcape Shipping Services

Inchcape Shipping Services (or “ISS”) is set to embark on a new era of growth after UK-based private equity investment firm Epiris signed an agreement to acquire ownership of the leading global maritime services provider to coincide with its 175th anniversary this year.

The transaction, which follows a sale process by Inchcape’s former Dubai-based owners, will greatly enhance its core port agency business as well as expand...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/04/inchcape-shipping-services-gains-capital-boost-for-future-growth-with-epiris-as-new-owner-on-175th-anniversary/

The BDI@2,076, Dirties up at 1,147 whilst Ukrainian chaos begins to shake Planet Ocean …and with Covid still around…

The BDI@2,076, Dirties up at 1,147 whilst Ukrainian chaos begins to shake Planet Ocean …and with Covid still around…

John Faraclas – picture by ecopack77

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was down 111 points since yesterday and now stands at 2076. On a weekly though basis the BDI was up 112 points from 1,964p. Dirties advance; a good sign or a tempo rise… The despicable situation in Ukraine continues and the West must not just impose the toughest of sanctions but go even beyond before it’s too late....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/25/the-bdi2076-dirties-up-at-1147-whilst-ukrainian-chaos-begins-to-shake-planet-ocean-and-with-covid-still-around/

ANEK’s Festive Season Extravaganza

ANEK’s Festive Season Extravaganza  

The “Olympic Champion” stern-berthing in Ancona

by John Faraclas and Anny Zade

We all dearly want to see things from the bright side of life, particularly during this era of Covid which prohibits lots of things; one must create good, safe vibrations and think positively if we are to get ahead…

As you all know from previous coverage, over the last ten years we opted in criss-crossing Planet Ocean by any means of transport and particularly Europe in early Spring...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/20/aneks-festive-season-extravaganza/

GAC Bunker Fuels’ Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions calculations verified by Bureau Veritas

GAC Bunker Fuels’ Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions calculations verified by Bureau Veritas

First GAC company to calculate and establish its emissions

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 19 January 2022 – GAC Bunker Fuels’ Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions calculations have been verified by Bureau Veritas UK Limited, the world leader in audit and certification services, crossing a new milestone in its goal to be net carbon zero by 2030.
 
Carbon emissions are classified into categories or “scopes”. GAC Bunker...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/19/gac-bunker-fuels-greenhouse-gas-ghg-emissions-calculations-verified-by-bureau-veritas/

New Frederikshavn office expands Inchcape presence in Denmark

New Frederikshavn office expands Inchcape presence in Denmark

From right to left: San Sada (Office Manager), Claus Frank Jørgensen (Senior Agency Operator) and Emil Snebang Pedersen (Trainee)


Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in Frederikshavn that will enable it to offer a comprehensive package of services to ships calling in Denmark.

The opening of the office, staffed by an experienced and knowledgeable team with strong expertise in optimising operational performance for...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/12/new-frederikshavn-office-expands-inchcape-presence-in-denmark/