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08/04/2025

Triton International to Acquire Global Container International

Container leasing giant Triton has announced its intention to acquire Global Container International (GCI), itself a container leasing company first established in 2018. The deal...

07/04/2025

UK Seafarer Numbers Show Modest Decline in 2024

The number of UK seafarers active at sea fell by 2% in 2024, revealing a broader trend of stability and fluctuation influenced by various factors.

04/04/2025

Belfast Harbour Sets Out £300m Five-Year Strategy

More than £300m has been pledged to transform Belfast Harbour, establishing it as an offshore wind hub amongst other developments over the next five years.

04/04/2025

UK Government Announces £55m Investment in Floating Offshore Wind

The UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that it will be awarding a £55m grant to Scotland’s Port of Cromarty Firth to support the growth of...

03/04/2025

Lauritzen Bulkers Acquires Breakbulk Expert

Danish shipping company Lauritzen Bulkers has announced its acquisition of breakbulk expert Alexander & Blake. The latter, a Canadian-owned and operated company will operate under...

02/04/2025

IMO Nations Divided Over Shipping Emissions Levy as Key Decisions Loom

Efforts to finalise a global levy on shipping's greenhouse gas emissions encountered significant hurdles at the recent IMO GHG meeting, though promising agreements emerged.

01/04/2025

Abu Dhabi Joint Venture Secures €500 Million Contract to Support UAE Navy Fleet

MAESTRA - the Abu Dhabi-based joint venture between Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri and UAE’s defence technology leader, the EDGE Group - has been awarded a significant...

31/03/2025

Hapag-Lloyd Fleet Reaches 300-Vessel Milestone

Global shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd is celebrating reaching its 300-vessel milestone, as the company launched its latest charter vessel Nordatlantic

28/03/2025

MB92 Group Acquires Leading Superyacht Painter

One of the world’s leading superyacht refit, repair, and maintenance companies has announced its acquisition of GYG Ltd - the parent company of Pinmar - a leading paint applicator...

25/03/2025

Environmentalists Call for Ban on Scrubber Discharge

Environmental NGO Pacific Environment has called for a ban on scrubber discharge as the IMO’s Pollution Prevention and Response group prepares to meet.