Month: October 2009

Denmark?s Clipper Group is looking for a shipyard in Northern Europe to build four 91.4m double-ended passenger/car ferries for its wholly-owned domestic ferry operator Nordic Ferry Services. The quartet will each be…

Zim has secured the acceptance of more than 95% of its creditors to the restructuring plan that it has put forth. An agreement appears to have beenreached with representatives of the Zim?s…

Shipbuilders in Bangladesh are seeking government help and incentives for a boost to the industry. "We need a 30 percent incentive for the industry for at least five years," Abdullahel Baki, chairman…

The fleet of idle containerships have risen within the last fortnight to reach1.393 Mteu, or 10.7% of the existing fleet according to the latest Alphaliner newsletter. The rise is led by the…

Neorion Shipyards in Greece has reportedly said that it would consider purchasing the Hellenic Shipyards from Germany?s ThyssenKrupp. The German company has been in talks with the Greek Government over the sale…

Maersk Line is to opt for extra slow steaming on the Asia-Europe route, starting from the end of November. The Danish carrier will adjust sailing speeds on westbound crossings from Asia to…

Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista is said to be planning to build a new shipyard in Rio de Janeiro. Batista, who is the owner of Offshore Services X, recently announced plans to build…