Arkas secures $ 335 m syndicated loan 
Arkas Holding has obtained a $ 335 m syndicated loan, led by IFC, to boost investments in transport and logistics infrastructure. The first tranche of $ 260.3 m has been disbursed, with further funding expected soon, involving international financial institutions like Emirates... more
HHLA posts strong revenue and profit growth 
Despite a challenging environment characterised by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and US trade policy issues, Hamburg Port and Logistics Company (HHLA) experienced significant growth up to September 2025. Revenue increased by 12.5 per cent to € 1,331.4 m, with... more
Damen expands UK support with I.M.E Group 
Damen has announced the acquisition of Southampton-based I.M.E Group Ltd., marking a key step in expanding its UK services offering. The move follows close collaboration since the launch of Damen Services' UK Service Hub in 2021, aimed at providing comprehensive lifecycle... more
Koala service boosts Asia-linked Victoria port 
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), Australia's fully automated port operated by ICTSI, has enhanced its Asia linkages through the revamped Koala service operated by MSC. Making its first call on 4 October with the MSC Capetown III, the service connects Melbourne... more
Sealiner Thailand offers trusted solutions 
Sealiner Shipping and Logistics has joined as a new member in Thailand, affiliated with Ceekay Shipping, a reliable PCN member in the UAE and Malaysia. Based in Bangkok, the company provides comprehensive logistics services, including project cargo logistics, heavy lift,... more
Concordia delivers tanker to Gambler 
Concordia Damen has successfully delivered the CDS tanker 135, named "Gambler", to Gambler Shipping BV. The vessel, built at Concordia Damen's Werkendam shipyard with extensive input from long-term outfitter CCM3, recently passed its trials. It measures 135 m in... more
OneOcean and SHI sign digital collaboration MoU 
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and OneOcean, Lloyd's Register's digital solutions provider, signed an MoU at Kormarine in Busan to develop digital and data technologies. The partnership focuses on data sharing, machine learning and AI to improve vessel performance, including... more
Drydocks delivers FPSO Emem for Nigeria's oil 
Drydocks World has completed the full conversion and integration of the EMEM FPSO vessel, delivering a critical offshore asset to support Nigeria's Okwok field and boost the country's energy independence. The delivery was marked at a ceremony attended by key figures including... more
EST to supply battery systems to Arklow 
EST-Floattech has been selected to supply its Octopus Lite battery system for six new general freight vessels built by Ferus Smit in the Netherlands for Irish shipowner Arklow Shipping. The collaboration involved close work with the shipyard and Eekels Technology to tailor the... more
World's largest battery-driven bulk carrier goes solar 
Berge Rederi has contracted Wattlab to equip the coaster BRF Froan with 96 solar flatracks, generating 172.8 kWp – twice Wattlab's previous project – to power the world's largest battery-powered bulk carrier. The system will be installed in Flushing, Netherlands,... more

