Hapag-Lloyd and NileDutch have signed a sale and purchase agreement where Hapag-Lloyd acquires all shares of the Dutch container shipping company Nile Dutch Investments (NileDutch). With over 40 years of expertise, NileDutch is one the leading providers of container services from and to West Africa. The company is present in 85 locations across the world […]
Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to report that it has reached an agreement to supply Norway’s Institute of Marine Research (IMR) with four autonomous vessels. The scope of supply includes two Kongsberg Maritime Sounder USVs (Unmanned Surface Vehicles) and two KONGSBERG AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles), which will form the practical basis of the institute’s long-term strategy […]
System integration specialist Høglund announced two partnerships today that add scale and reach to their presence in Brazil and South Korea.) In Brazil, Høglund will work with M&O Partners, expert providers of global strategic and operational support connecting suppliers and buyers in the maritime and offshore industries. M&O Partners will work with Høglund by leveraging […]
Consultation on putting international rules designed to protect polar regions and those that sail on them into UK law, is due to begin today (Thursday). The rules cover safety-related requirements for some of the toughest environments on earth including ship design, construction, and equipment as well as the protection of the unique eco-systems of the […]
