Trade and deals

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has completed its acquisition of the remaining 35% stake in Armacup, achieving full ownership as of April 30, 2025. The move finalizes a phased buyout agreement initiated in 2022 and marks a strategic push to strengthen the company’s footprint and operational capabilities in the Asia-Oceania shipping corridor.

The acquisition is designed to unlock greater synergies between Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Armacup, particularly in the...

https://mfame.guru/wallenius-wilhelmsen-finalizes-full-acquisition-of-armacup-to-bolster-asia-oceania-presence/

• TGE Marine is working with RMK Marine to build the ‘Celsius,’ a 7800 m³ LNG bunker vessel, marking TGE Marine’s first vessel project in Turkey.

• The vessel will feature TGE Marine’s advanced Type C Bi-lobe tanks for safe and efficient LNG bunkering operations, catering to the growing LNG-fueled fleet in Europe.

• This project strengthens TGE Marine’s relationships with Sirius Shipping and Gasum, contributing to the development of critical LNG infrastructure in the Baltic and Kattegat Seas.

T...

https://mfame.guru/tge-marine-and-rmk-marine-collaborate-on-first-lng-bunker-vessel-construction/

Kpler, a leader in trade intelligence, has taken a significant step forward in its mission to provide decision-defining insights across the global trade sector by adding new high-quality data to its platform.

Mark Cunningham, CEO of Kpler, commented,“This milestone marks a significant step forward in Kpler’s mission to deliver decision defining insights across the global trade sector,” “The addition of this high quality data will unlock...

https://mfame.guru/kplers-strategic-move-to-enhance-global-trade-insights-with-new-acquisition/

In a significant step toward clean energy cooperation, eleven key players from Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to establish a liquid hydrogen corridor that will link the Port of Duqm (Oman) with the Port of Amsterdam (Netherlands) and logistics hubs in Germany, including Duisburg.

• Enable commercial-scale imports of renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO)-compliant liquid hydrogen into Europe.

• Establish...

https://mfame.guru/oman-and-europe-forge-green-hydrogen-corridor-via-duqm-amsterdam-duisburg-route/

A consortium formed by Marsa Maroc and Boluda Towage France has won a 20-year authorization to provide towage and assistance services at Nador West Med port (NWM), following an international tender launched by the port authority.

• Start of Operations:
  Scheduled for the last quarter of 2026.

• Joint Subsidiary Formation:
  Marsa Maroc and Boluda will create a dedicated subsidiary to manage the operations and required investments.

• Investment Details:

  • Acquisition of...

https://mfame.guru/marsa-maroc-and-boluda-towage-france-secure-20-year-towage-contract-at-nador-west-med-port/

Wärtsilä, a global leader in smart marine and energy technologies, has announced the introduction of the Methanol Power and Control (PAC) simulation model in partnership with the Maritime Energy Training Facility (METF) and Wavelink Maritime Institute. This initiative aims to equip maritime professionals with the skills needed to safely and efficiently operate methanol-powered vessels.

Wavelink Maritime Institute will be the first MPA-accredited training partner to implement this innovative...

https://mfame.guru/wartsila-and-mpa-partner-to-launch-methanol-and-ammonia-simulation-models-for-maritime-training/

CMA CGM Group signed a groundbreaking Green Methanol Long-Term Supply Cooperation Agreement with SIPG Energy and Shanghai Electric Group. This strategic partnership is a significant step in building a sustainable green methanol supply chain and accelerating the global shipping industry’s energy transition.

• Green Methanol Supply: Shanghai Electric Group will supply mid-to-long-term green methanol fuel to CMA CGM.
• Sustainable Logistics: SIPG Energy will oversee...

https://mfame.guru/cma-cgm-signs-landmark-green-methanol-supply-agreement/

The Switch, a leader in marine power electronics, has secured a multimillion-euro contract with Vard Electro to supply DC-Hub technology for multiple vessels. This marks a major advancement in maritime electrification, showcasing growing demand for flexible and future-proof power distribution systems.

The contract includes the delivery of 15 DC-Hubs for five diesel-electric hybrid walk-to-work vessels of the VARD 3 32 design. These vessels,...

https://mfame.guru/the-switch-partners-with-vard-electro-for-advanced-marine-electrification/