Western Bulk appoints Hans Aasnæs as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275736/western-bulk-gets-new-ceo/
Company News
Hapag-Lloyd Sets Green Targets
Hapag-Lloyd presents ambitious green targets for the coming period.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275772/hapag-lloyd-sets-green-targets/
IUMI: Total Vessel Losses at 20-Year Low
While the global fleet grew in 2018, total vessel losses stood at a 20-year low.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275786/iumi-total-vessel-losses-at-20-year-low/
Challenging Macroenvironment Affects DP World’s Volumes
DP World handled 17.5 million TEU across its terminals in 1Q 2019, a decline of 0.6% YOY.
10,000 TEU Boxship Joins Navios Containers’ Fleet
Navios Maritime Containers takes delivery of a secondhand 10,000 TEU containership.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275739/10000-teu-boxship-joins-navios-containers-fleet/
MOL: New LNG Carrier Pair Named at JMU
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines names two 165,000 cbm newbuilding LNG carriers for Tokyo Gas.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275756/mol-new-lng-carrier-pair-named-at-jmu/
CMA CGM Rolls Out New Digital Solution
CMA CGM launches eSolution, a digital system aimed at enhancing the customer experience.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275724/cma-cgm-rolls-out-new-digital-solution/
DFDS Invests in Startup to Develop, Test Marine Biofuel
DFDS wants to develop a commercially viable alternative to fossil fuels, including testing on a ferry.
Mitsui enhances VLCC fleet with addition of Phoenix Jamnagar
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of a very large crude carrier (VLCC), Phoenix Jamnagar, constructed at Japanese logistics firm Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) Ariake works.
The new vessel will operate under the control of its Singapore-based wholly owned subsidiary Phoenix Tankers.
Leveraging its expertise, JMU designed and developed Phoenix Jamnagar as a next-generation Malacca Max Type VLCC.
According a long-term contract between Phoenix and Reliance Industries, the vessel will...
Royal Caribbean Cuts Steel for 5th Oasis Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean launched the construction of its fifth Oasis class ship at Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/275667/royal-caribbean-cuts-steel-for-5th-oasis-cruise-ship/