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SAIC's First Customized Ocean-going Car Carrier Launched
SAIC Motor Corp has seen the construction of its first customized ocean-going car carrier completed, paving the way for more car exports from the Chinese auto giant in the future. Jiangnan Shipyard's first custom-built ocean-going car carrier for …
Aug 31, 2023 / Curious
Seven new car carriers to be built for Anji shipping
Two vessels from Jinling are expected to be delivered by November 2025, with a second batch of two at the end of March 2026. The three from Jiangnan are also expected in two batches, the first in October 2025 and the second also in March 2026. SAIC …
Jan 25, 2023 / Curious
Steel cut for the world’s largest dual-fuel car carrier
China’s Jiangnan Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of CSSC, hosted a steel-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 19, for the first 7,600 CEU LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) being built for SAIC Anji Logistics, a subsidiary of China’s automobile …
Aug 23, 2022 / Vessels
Damen Stan Patrol 4207 delivered to the Jamaican Defence Force
A Damen SPa 4207, the second vessel in an order of four Damen vessels for the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, has been officially handed over in Kingston, Jamaica. Construction on the vessel had already begun when the global pandemic struck and …
Nov 22, 2021 / Naval
AAL: Parcelling on the Pacific
AAL demonstrated the lifting and cargo intake capability of its mega-size A-Class fleet and parcelling capabilities of its ‘Asia – Americas Trade Lane’ chartering team with the transport of a heavy lift barge from Taicang, China to Papeete, Tahiti. …
Apr 22, 2021 / Vessels
Höegh loads Chinese electric vans for Norwegian market
On 7 June, the first batch of 328 electric Maxus EV30 vans produced by Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, was loaded on board Höegh Asia in Shanghai. The electric vans will be transported to Norway, a market that has seen a tremendous growth in recent …
Jun 19, 2020 / Curious
AAL Transports Six RTGs On Its Asia - US Service
Award-winning multipurpose and project heavy lift carrier, AAL, has opened its 25th year of operations with the successful delivery of a cargo of six RTGs (rubber tyred gantry cranes) in a single sailing from the Port of Taicang to the South Florida …
Jan 13, 2020 / Vessels
Jamaica’s Port of Kingston welcomes new shipping services
Jamaica recently welcomed two new services to the Port of Kingston — the Panama Direct Line and the Mediterranean Caribbean — which both had their inaugural call last month.Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) Deputy CEO, Thomas Vernier and Port …
Dec 16, 2019 / Curious
Damen signs with Port Authority of Jamaica for Utility Vessel 3911
On 21st August, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJAM) for the delivery of a Utility Vessel 3911. The vessel will be used by Damen’s client for buoy-laying and maintenance support operations in the ports of …
Sep 30, 2019 / Vessels
Kingston Freeport Terminal records best performance ever
Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), started off 2019 on a high note when it recorded its best performance ever, in the history of the Port of Kingston, Jamaica.A total of 3304 moves were handled within 24 hours of operation on the Post-Panamax …
Feb 4, 2019 / Curious