by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 27, 2022 | Arctic shipping, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime
This January edition is another fine example of the knowledge the editorial staff of SWZ|Maritime can collect and the network our colleagues represent. Thanks to these qualities, Björn von Ubisch collected a mass of knowledge about all the relevant developments in...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 11, 2021 | Arctic shipping, News
Over twenty vessels have reportedly been struggling to get through the Northern Sea Route with sea ice increasing in the area. Among the ships impacted are Spliethoff’s heavy lift vessel Poolgracht and United Heavy Lift’s UHL Flash, UHL Faith and UHL...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 9, 2021 | Arctic shipping, Heavy lift, News, Project cargo, Shipping
SAL Heavy Lift’s type 116 ice class vessel Hilke successfully traversed the Northern Sea Route from Montrose, United Kingdom to Korsakov, Russia, for the very first time. It transported cargo for its sister company Combi Lift. Traversing the Northern Sea Route...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 3, 2019 | News
CMA CGM has no plans to use the Northern Sea Route in the future to protect the Arctic region. In addition, the shipping company has committed itself to the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power its future ships. Today, the Northern Sea Route, which runs the...