Eve Church

Eve is part of the team at Maritime Bell and she works hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including on topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

CMA CGM & Saudi's Folk Maritime Collaborate on Red Sea Service

French shipping giant CMA CGM is teaming up with Folk Maritime, an emerging feeder and short-sea navigation company based in Saudi Arabia.

Overweight Fees Announced by CMA CGM for South America

CMA CGM has introduced a new overweight surcharge (OWS), set to take effect from April 1, 2024, and to remain in place until further notice.

Transpacific TP20 Service Reinstated by Maersk

Maersk is set to enhance its service network between Asia and the US East Coast by reintroducing the TP20 service.

Shells Sells Its 50% Stake in SouthCoast Wind Energy

Shell has divested its 50% ownership in SouthCoast Wind Energy, a venture aimed at developing wind energy projects off the Massachusetts coast.

Port of La Spezia Gets Ready for Regular COSCO Service

COSCO Shipping has announced plans for routine visits to the Port of La Spezia with its 20,000 TEU ships.

Studio 30 50 Launches First European Cohort in Denmark

Studio 30 50, based in Singapore, is making its foray into Europe with the launch of its inaugural start-up cohort in Copenhagen.

Seventh Regional Office Opened by IMO in Fiji

the IMO is set to establish its seventh Regional Presence Office in Suva, Fiji, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed on March 18th.

Ultramax Newbuild Contract Won by China's New Dayang

Chinese shipbuilder New Dayang has clinched new orders for ultramax bulk carriers from China Construction Bank (CCB) Financial Leasing.

Indian Naval Forces Seize Hijacked Bulk Carrier

An Indian Navy operation successfully reclaimed a Navibulgar bulk carrier, hijacked by Somali pirates three months prior, rescuing all 17 crew.

Thai Workers to Help Clear South Korean Shipyard Backlog

3,000 Thai welders and mechanical technicians will be dispatched to the five largest shipyards in South Korea.

LPG/Ammonia Carrier Named by Astomos Energy & NYK

NYK, in partnership with Astomos Energy Corporation recently celebrated the naming ceremony for their newly constructed LPG/Ammonia carrier.

UK Visa Law Changed Creating Potential Issue for Seafarers

Adjustments to British visa policies may put international crew at risk of being marooned in the UK should there be outstanding healthcare fees.

Port Sudan Bookings Resumed by Maersk

The Danish shipping giant previously limited its bookings to and from Port Sudan to connections with Europe, due to concerns in the Red Sea area.

Suezmaxes Proving Still popular with Greek Owners

The demand for new tanker ships among Greek shipping companies continues to be strong, especially in the suezmax category.

Maersk Considers Potential Acquisition of DB Schenker

The Danish financial newspaper Børsen reports that Maersk, the world's number two shipping company, is considering the purchase of DB Schenker.

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