Shagang, described as China’s largest privately owned steelmaker, has moved into shipbuilding by setting up a wholly owned subsidiary in Tianjin, according to Splash247. The Jiangsu-based group joins a widening group of industrial companies seeking to take advantage of China’s expanding newbuilding market. The new entity, Jinsha Heavy Industry (Tianjin), has been registered with capital… Read More
HOUSTON, October 13, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Port Houston will honor ExxonMobil with the 4th Annual Lone Star Award during the Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC), taking place November 2–5 at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston. The award recognizes ExxonMobil’s exceptional partnership with Port Houston and its longstanding role in the energy industry that is integral to… Read More
By Mark Cox Powered by the Lovinklaan Foundation, Arcadis’ largest shareholder and a foundation led and managed by Arcadians, the repositioning builds on Arcadis’ strong market presence and clear strategic direction. It is designed to create a distinctive Arcadis brand, show how the company delivers value, and support its long-term growth in key markets. Arcadis’… Read More
Summary: Middle East disruption continues to influence routing and transport capacity as customers prepare for quarter four demand. This month’s update covers seasonal export preparations in Africa, changes to UAE air connections and warehousing requirements in Saudi Arabia, with guidance to support shipment and inventory planning. Executive summary Supply chain planning across IMEA continues to… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year service agreement with Finnish ferry operator Viking Line covering the passenger ferry ‘Viking XPRS’. The agreement expands the companies’ long-standing cooperation and makes Viking XPRS the third vessel in Viking Line’s fleet to benefit from Wärtsilä’s tailored lifecycle support services. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2… Read More
