SWZ|Maritime’s November 2026 issue: Power struggles
From the magazine – There is something peculiar about the energy transition. We expect technologies that have barely entered the market to compete on price with systems we have spent a century perfecting. When they fail to do so, we wonder whether they have a future....
New Amels 80 hull arrives in Vlissingen for 2028 delivery
The hull of Project Route 66, the latest Amels 80, has arrived at Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen facility following its launch in Galaţi, Romania. The 80-metre yacht will now enter the next phase of construction, with outfitting continuing in the Netherlands before...
Fumigation disaster on bulk carrier
A bulk carrier had been loaded with a cargo of cassava chips. Before departure, shore-based fumigators placed aluminium phosphide tablets on top of the cargo in each hold. The hatches were closed and the crew sealed the hatch coamings with tape before departure. The...
Wallenius SOL changes name to Wallenius Link
Following a change in ownership, shipping company Wallenius SOL is changing its name to Wallenius Link. The name change takes effect on 12 November. In April 2026, Wallenius Lines entered into an agreement to acquire SOL Group’s shares in Wallenius SOL, thereby...
After Samskip, Boluda acquires Matrans Rotterdam Terminal
Boluda Shipping signed an agreement on 3 November to acquire the Matrans maritime terminal in Eemhaven, one of Rotterdam’s main short-sea shipping hubs. The acquisition complements the agreement to acquire Samskip, announced last week. With the transaction, Boluda...
Energy transition threatens to stall once again due to US opposition
From the magazine – The Net-Zero Framework (NZF) 2050, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping to zero by 2050, looks set to founder once again on opposition from the US Trump administration. Last year, at...
Jumbo Offshore completes VMOS project in Argentina
Jumbo Offshore has finished its transport and offshore installation scope for the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur (VMOS) project in Argentina. The campaign supports the development of a major new oil export terminal near Punta Colorada, which will be connected to Argentina's Vaca...
Jack-Up Barge adds JB 121 to offshore fleet
Jack-Up Barge has officially introduced its latest fleet addition, JB 121, during a vessel christening ceremony in Dalian, China. The ceremony marks the formal introduction of the three-legged accommodation and services jack-up into the Jack-Up Barge fleet. The barge...
Heerema extends offshore survey deal with Fugro
Heerema Marine Contractors has extended its global framework agreement with Fugro for a further four years. As such, Fugro will continue providing positioning and survey support for Heerema's fleet of heavy-lift vessels, helping project teams manage the complexity of...
Enter now for the 2027 Prince Friso Engineering Award
Who will be Engineer of the Year 2027? Nominations are now open for the Prince Friso Engineering Award. KIVI, the Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers, is looking for an engineer who excels in their field, develops innovative solutions and makes a visible...
Hapag-Lloyd completes acquisition of stake in APMT MVII
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25 per cent stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (MVII) in Rotterdam. This follows unconditional approval by the relevant antitrust authorities. The investment strengthens Hapag-Lloyd’s global terminal portfolio, managed...
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