KKR and Borealis acquire nine containerships

AUGUST 28, 2014 — Investment firm KKR (NYSE:KKR) and Borealis Maritime today announced the acquisition of a portfolio of nine feeder container vessels in a sale process coordinated by Commerzbank. The vessels

Super post-Panamax cranes go to work in Savannah

OCTOBER 23, 2013 — In a reminder that new generation containerships ships are going to demand new generation cargo handling equipment, four super post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes that arrived at the Port of

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding adds to order book

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 – Singapore listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd. reports that four options (two 82,000 DWT and two 64,000 DWT bulk carriers) were converted into firm orders in July, became effective

China buys license to build new LNG containership family

JUNE 6, 2013 — Chinese shipbuilders could soon be using German technology to take a lead in the production of LNG fueled containerships. Hamburg headquartered Technolog GmbH has sold China’s SUMEC Marine

Dole to add three new reefer box ships to owned fleet

MAY 28, 2013 — In another demonstration that depressed world shipbuilding prices can bring out the bargain hunters, Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE: DOLE) today announced that its Board of Directors has

GAO reports on impacts of Jones Act on Puerto Rico trade

MARCH 21, 2013 — The GAO has issued a report that should rekindle the debate over the benefits, or otherwise, of the Jones Act. Entitled “Puerto Rico: Characteristics of the Island’s Maritime

Damen Rotterdam completes Becker Twisted Fin retrofits

MARCH 6, 2013 — Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam has now completed the installation of Becker Twisted Fins on seven 7,100 TEU Hamburg Süd containerships. The shipyard won the contract for the installations in

Matson again talks about fleet renewal

FEBRUARY 7, 2012 — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), has again been showing signs that it is paying serious attention to fleet renewal. Last November, the company said that it has a strategic

Seaspan orders four 10,000 TEU newbuilds

JANUARY 23, 2013 — Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is continuing its fleet expansion. On January 16 it announced it had placed an order for five 14,000 TEU containerships with Hyundai Heavy Industries. Today

West Coast port strike ends

DECEMBER 5, 2012 — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced last night that the eight-day strike that had containerships backed up outside the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles has ended.

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