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Denmark Now Operates World’s 5th Largest Merchant Fleet
Denmark is above the US, Germany, and the UK on the list of merchant ships operated by the country’s shipping firms.
BHP Eyes LNG Shipments for 10 Pct of Its Iron Ore
BHP issues “the world’s first” bulk carrier tender for LNG-fueled transport for up to 27 million tons of its iron ore.
Fleet Expansion Drives Nakilat’s Profit Up
The company’s profit increased to QAR 476 million in the first half of 2019, a rise of 7%.
Gibraltar May Release Iranian Oil Tanker if There Is Syrian Guarantee
Gibraltar, the UK would facilitate the release of the detained Iranian Grace 1 if there are certain guarantees.
India Takes Helm of International Association of Classification Societies
The year-long tenure started this month.
MAN, DSME and HSD Engine to Cooperate on Engine Digitization
Under the deal, the parties aim to define a framework for a future long-term strategic digital cooperation.
MacGregor Gets Final Clearance for TTS Deal
Cargotec’s MacGregor receives clearance from the Chinese competition regulator for the acquisition of TTS.
Feeder Ship Hits Gantry Crane at Indonesia’s Terminal
The 1,642 TEU Soul of Luck struck a gantry crane at the terminal, resulting in crane collapse.
Piraeus Bank Considers Asia Pacific Partner for Shipping Financing
The initiative aims at positioning Piraeus Bank at the forefront of servicing the needs of Greek shipping clients.
Gibraltar: Police Arrests Captain, Chief Officer of Grace 1
The Gibraltar Police has arrested the captain and the chief officer of Grace 1, a tanker detained in Gibraltar.
US, German Companies Form Cement Carrier Alliance
The companies will jointly market their respective fleets of pneumatic cement carriers.
Schottel, Ulstein Partner Up on Maritime Automation, Digitalization
Norway’s Ulstein and Germany’s Schottel are to optimize ship operations with digital services.
Shipping Majors Sign Up for CargoSmart-Led Data Exchange Platform
Data sharing is an important aspect of the maritime industry’s digitalization efforts.
Singapore Remains World’s Top Shipping Center
Singapore tops the 2019 Xinhua-Baltic ISCD Index for the sixth year running.