MSC places orders for 20 new ultra-large container ships at the Hengli shipyard in China, continuing to expand and standardize its fleet. The new vessels will increase the company’s total capacity and support its strategy to optimize shipping operations.
An employee has died at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, marking yet another fatal incident at the company’s facilities. An investigation is underway to determine the causes of the accident and to review existing safety measures.
Freight rates for road carriers are once again soaring amid a surge in Chinese electric vehicle exports. The strong demand for transportation is driving new vessel orders and attracting fresh players to the market.
South Korea's largest shipbuilding company, HD Hyundai, is temporarily halting operations at all its shipyards following recent fatal incidents. This decision was made to conduct safety training and comprehensive inspections.
At the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea, a third fatal incident this July has occurred—a worker died while installing equipment. An investigation is underway, and additional safety measures have been implemented.
In recent weeks, the volume of shipments along the East-West routes has increased thanks to the introduction of new large container ships. Major shipping companies have acquired modern vessels to serve the Asia-Europe routes and other international lines.
MSC размещает заказы на 20 новых ультра-больших контейнеровозов на верфи Hengli в Китае, продолжая расширять и стандартизировать свой флот. Новые суда увеличат общую вместимость компании и поддержат стратегию оптимизации перевозок.
Samsung Heavy Industries has signed a contract to build the first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) plant for the Delfin LNG project in the United States and is currently negotiating the supply of two more similar facilities. The development of FLNG projects is expected to strengthen the company's position in the market and ensure long-term growth.
American Bureau of Shipping and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the fields of sustainable development, decarbonization, and digital innovation in the offshore sector. The companies will also explore joint projects in wind energy, offshore substations, and carbon capture technologies.
Hull 096, the world's largest vessel powered exclusively by batteries, has begun trials in Hobart. This project could set new standards for the future of commercial shipping.