| MPV-market expected to grow by 2% despite weakened economy The fragile global economy has weakened the outlook for the multipurpose shipping industry but despite the challenges and uncertainties, the market is still expected to grow by 2% annually until the end of 2021, forecasts Drewry. “Overall improved global trade… Read more… G2 Ocean continues expansion of project cargo business G2 Ocean has opened a new office in Hamburg to gain a stronger market position and benefit from the increased demand for project cargo services. “Germany is the manufacturing and engineering capital of Europe and by establishing a base here,… Read more… Spliethoff delivers 107-metre Haliade-X blade for testing Testing of the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine is in full swing. While GE’s first prototype of the 12MW Haliade-X ha just produced its first kilowatts in Rotterdam, Spliethoff delivered a 107-metre blade in Boston where it will undergo… Read more… Boskalis back on track after tough first half-year Boskalis has returned to calmer waters after a tough start of the year as a result of contractual issues in the offshore wind industry. Revenue increased slightly in the third quarter while the operating result improved considerably compared to the… Read more… German shipowners warn of difficulties in government’s shore power plans The German Shipowners’ association welcomes government initiatives for shore power in ports but warns of difficulties for ships that frequently moor at different berths, like bulk carriers and multipurpose vessels. The German federal government is taking steps to introduce shore… Read more… COMPANY NEWS Namir Khanbabi to lead Zeamarine in Asia and Australia United O7 follows up with new office in Malaysia WW invests in crane to speed up project cargo operations Mammoet awarded large Texas refinery expansion KenzFigee signs first contract for GenHook up-tower crane | |
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