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04/10/2024

Brookes Bell bolsters its container ship credentials with addition of Captain Chris Williams from Mærsk

We are delighted to welcome Captain Chris Williams as our latest Master Mariner as we look to expand our service offerings and expertise in the container ship sector.

02/10/2024

Brookes Bell welcomes David Browbank as New Fuel Chemist

We are thrilled to welcome David Browbank as our newest Fuel Chemist based in the United Kingdom as we continue to acquire skilled and unique talent that have experience outside of...

01/10/2024

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Captain Hisyam Haron

10/09/2024

BidBird Develops Multiple Container Handling System

In a development that could potentially radically improve port efficiency, US-based BidBird has developed two ‘multiple container handling systems’, which will allow for the...

09/09/2024

CMA CGM Partners With Google to Lead ‘AI Revolution’

Shipping giant CMA CGM and internet giant Google have announced a new partnership that will see the French shipping company rolling out Google’s artificial intelligence solutions...

06/09/2024

Jones Act Compliant Bold Ocean Acquired

The Jones Act shipping sector is heating up following news that a set of advisors advised by J.P. Morgan have acquired US shipping and logistics firm Bold Ocean.

05/09/2024

Maersk Agrees MoU With Bahrain for Ship Recycling

Shipping giant Maersk has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Bahrain to evaluate and establish a ship recycling initiative. The agreement involves Bahrain’s...

04/09/2024

Port of Felixstowe Takes Delivery of Five Automated Gantry Cranes

The increased use of automation within the maritime industry continues apace, following the news that the Port of Felixstowe has taken delivery of five automated electric...

03/09/2024

U.S. Companies Plan Major LNG Bunkering Terminal in Mexico

Two U.S. energy and infrastructure companies have formed a joint venture to develop, construct and operate what will be a major new LNG bunkering transhipment terminal in Mexico.

02/09/2024

‘Exhaust Sucking’ Barges Could Help Reduce Emissions at Ports

Whilst the concept of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) has been long known about in the power generation industry, it’s been a rather novel concept in shipping circles. But,...