Amrit Kaur Bhullar named new Ocean Bird CEO
Oceanbird, the 50/50 JV between Alfa Laval and Wallenius developing an innovative wing sail is to have a new CEO: Amrit Kaur Bhullar, who will step into the role on January 1,2026.
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs $140M multi-year contract
Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports that it has entered into a three-year shipping contract with one of the world’s leading construction and mining equipment manufacturers. The contract is estimated to have a value of
Wallenius Wilhelmsen opens its new Brunswick terminal
In a January 21 ceremony, Wallenius Wilhelmsen executives hosted the official opening of the company’s newest global facility — its Brunswick, Ga., terminal, equipment processing center (EPC) and vehicle processing center (VPC).
Wallenius Wilhelmsen names Bjørnar Bukholm its new CFO
Oslo-headquartered Wallenius Wilhelmsen has named Bjørnar Bukholm as its new EVP and CFO. He will start no later than May 1,2025. This marks a return to the RO/RO shipping sector for Bukholm who,
ARC Endeavor joins American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group fleet
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC) reports that M/V ARC Endeavor has joined its U.S.-flag fleet. M/V ARC Endeavor was reflagged to American registry on September 27, as the tenth U.S.-flag roll-on
Wallenius Wilhelmsen increases the size of four giant Shaper class ships
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced that four of the twelve Shaper Class car carrier vessels currently on order for it at China’s Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) will be increased in size. Already larger than
ARC adds another U.S. flag RO/RO vessel to its fleet
Ponte Vedra, Fla., based ARC (American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc.) has added a ninth U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) vessel to its fleet. ARC is a member of the Wallenius-Wilhelmsen group and its
COP28: Top CEOs want end date for ordering fossil-only newbuilds
In a joint declaration made at COP28 in Dubai, the CEOs of five leading shipping lines have called for an end date to be put on orders for fossil-only powered newbuilds, urging
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders engines for methanol-fueled car carrier quartet
Not too surprisingly, the series of giant methanol-fueled car carriers that Wallenius Wilhelmsen is building in China (see earlier story) will be powered by MAN B&W ME-LGIM main engines. The Oslo-listed RO/RO
Wallenius Wilhelmsen in LOI for up to 12 giant methanol dual fuel car carriers
Upping the ante in the car carrier size and greenness game, Oslo, Norway, headquartered Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a letter of intent with China Merchants Jinling (Jiangsu) for four 9,350 CEU (car