Europe

31 Dec 2023

Wheat Futures Rose After Mine Incident in Ukraine

Wheat futures rose due to incident in Black Sea where a vessel preparing to load grain from Ukraine struck a mine, increasing fears of turbulence

Wheat Futures Rose After Mine Incident in Ukraine
27 Dec 2023

Final Investment Decision for Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Ørsted announced its Final Investment Decision (FID) on Hornsea 3, the largest single offshore windfarm globally.

Final Investment Decision for Largest Offshore Wind Farm
23 Dec 2023

Greek Shipping Advised to Avoid Red Sea Following Attacks

Commercial vessels currently voyaging the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden have been advised by Greece to avoid Yemeni waters following attacks.

Greek Shipping Advised to Avoid Red Sea Following Attacks
21 Dec 2023

European Union Introduces Revised Sanctions on Oil Price Cap

The EU has recently announced its twelfth round of sanctions aimed at Russia, significantly focusing on the regulation of tanker transactions.

European Union Introduces Revised Sanctions on Oil Price Cap
18 Dec 2023

Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey to Remove Mines from Black Sea

Over the nearly 2-year duration of the war, the detection of mines in the Black Sea has been a problem in the conflict between Ukraine & Russia

Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey to Remove Mines from Black Sea
14 Dec 2023

Hydrotug 1 is the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tug

The world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat successfully launched by Belgian shipping and cleantech group, CMB.TECH & the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

Hydrotug 1 is the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tug
13 Dec 2023

Havfram Achieves a Deal for German Offshore Wind

Havfram Wind seals contract for work on wind turbine transport and installation on RWE’s 1.6GW offshore wind farm found in the German North Sea.

Havfram Achieves a Deal for German Offshore Wind
11 Aug 2022

Now Direct Rail Cargo Between Rijeka & the Czech Republic

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal said first direct freight, container, and train connection from Rijeka to Czech Republic is now launched.

Now Direct Rail Cargo Between Rijeka & the Czech Republic
9 Aug 2022

Turkey Dispatches New Drill Vessel to the Mediterranean

Tuesday saw the inauguration of Turkey's newest drilling vessel, that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated will be transported to Cyprus.

Turkey Dispatches New Drill Vessel to the Mediterranean
8 Aug 2022

Prax Group Acquires New 68 Meter Tanker

The Prax Group of Companies company, Harvest Energy Marine, has announced the acquisition of the Fortuna II, a brand-new tanker.

Prax Group Acquires New 68 Meter Tanker
7 Aug 2022

Four More Cargo Ships to Depart Ukraine

Turkish & Ukrainian officials say four ships carrying Ukrainian food left Ukrainian Black Marine ports as part of agreement to open sea exports.

Four More Cargo Ships to Depart Ukraine
3 Aug 2022

Russia Has a New Oil Trade Route

In light of impending Western sanctions against Moscow, Russia appears to have discovered a new method of selling oil: El Hamra oil port, Egypt.

Russia Has a New Oil Trade Route
2 Aug 2022

MoU Signed by Rotterdam & Singapore Ports

MoU signed by the Port Authorities of Rotterdam and Singapore to create the longest green and digital shipping corridor in the world to date.

MoU Signed by Rotterdam & Singapore Ports
29 Jul 2022

Stena Drilling Secures Contract with Shell UK

Shell UK and offshore drilling contractor Stena Drilling have agreed to a new contract for the use of Stena Don, a semi-submersible drilling rig.

Stena Drilling Secures Contract with Shell UK
28 Jul 2022

Strike Over Pay Affects the Largest Container Port in the UK

Felixstowe port expected to shut down next month as a result of country's largest union members majority supporting strike action over salary.

Strike Over Pay Affects the Largest Container Port in the UK