Mergers & Acquisitions News

 

Chemical Vessel Ops target of Odfjell, Nissen Kaiun JV

Nov 20, 2025

Odfjell SE and Japan’s Nissen Kaiun Co., Ltd. have formed a new Bergen-based joint venture, Odfjell Hakata Maritime AS, marking a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership and adding substantial capacity to the global chemical tanker market.The JV will launch with a fleet of 10 stainless-steel chemical tankers, equally contributed by the two companies. Nine of the vessels are already operating under Odfjell Tankers via existing charter agreements…

Acquisition Consolidates Europe Shortsea Vessel Sector

Nov 13, 2025

Ellerman City Liners, part of GB Global, has acquired Viasea Shipping from Norway’s ColliCare Holding AS, a move that strengthens Ellerman’s position in the European shortsea shipping market and deepens its commitment to sustainable logistics solutions…

Medov Group Acquires Programma Mare

Oct 09, 2025

Medov Group acquired a majority stake in Programma Mare S.r.l., a historic La Spezia-based company that has modernized traditional packaging methods for the storage and international shipment of yachts.The announcement was made by Giulio Schenone…

Svanehoj Acquires KOHO Kompressorsysteme

Oct 02, 2025

Svanehoj, an ITT company, acquired Germany-based Köhler & Hörter GmbH (KOHO Kompressorsysteme, or KOHO), a family-owned company specializing in high-quality compressors for a wide range of industries, including shipbuilding. The acquisition closed on October 1…

PhilaPort Buys Coveted Mustin Yard in Expansion Push

Oct 01, 2025

The Port of Philadelphia - PhilaPort has acquired the Mustin Yard from Norfolk Southern Corporation, deemed as one of the critical assets for the port’s future growth.Located adjacent to PhilaPort’s SouthPort Marine Terminal, the 152-acre Mustin…

Seatrium Divests US AmFELS Yard for $50.7M

Sep 23, 2025

Seatrium has divested its AmFELS Yard located at Brownsville in Texas, in the United States, for a consideration of $50.7 million (S$65 million).The accretive divestment will allow Seatrium to enhance capital and operational efficiencies, while unlocking value from one of its surplus facilities…

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Eyes Acquisition of US Shipyard

Sep 18, 2025

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is in talks with multiple companies about buying a U.S. shipyard, a senior company executive said, seeking to tap into President Donald Trump's push to revive America's ailing shipbuilding industry.The…

The Pasha Group Acquires Assets of MacMillan-Piper LLC, Tacoma Transload LLC

Aug 14, 2025

The Pasha Group, together with The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), announced Pasha Logistics LLC’s acquisition of certain assets of MacMillan-Piper LLC and Tacoma Transload LLC. The expansion follows the successful completion of an asset…

The Caravel Group acquires India's International Maritime Institute

Mar 12, 2025

Dr. Harry S. Banga and Mr. Angad Banga of The Caravel Group announced their acquisition of the International Maritime Institute (IMI), a maritime academy. In addition to its commitment to future seafarers, the Group will leverage IMI’s capabilities to strengthen the training available to its 28…

MOL Acquires LBC Tank Terminals

Mar 10, 2025

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has acquired 100% of the membership rights of LBC Tank Terminals Group Holding Netherlands Coöperatief (LBC), one of the world’s largest independent tank terminal operators primarily handling and storing chemicals in Europe and the United States…

Marine Alliance Finalizes Acquisition of London-Based Speedwell Insurance Brokers Ltd

Feb 18, 2025

Two years after it was founded, Marine Alliance is growing through the acquisition of the renowned London-based insurance broker Speedwell, who will join the current partnership of Marine Assekuranz and Fram Insurance Brokers. Speedwell has…

Saverex NV Launches Takeover Bid for Exmar NV

Feb 12, 2025

EXMAR NV announced that today, Saverex NV launched its previously announced voluntary and conditional public takeover offer for all shares ofEXMAR not yet directly or indirectly owned by the Offeror or persons affiliated with it.The initial…

FSG Nobiskrug Shipyards negotiations at "advanced stage"

Jan 17, 2025

FSG Nobiskrug shipyards has received several offers from potential investors. These are industry-related companies from Germany, not financial investors.This was reported by the provisional insolvency administrators Dr Christoph Morgen and Hendrik Gittermann at an event in Rendsburg on 17 January…

Navig8 Announces 80% Acquisition by ADNOC

Jan 08, 2025

Navig8 TopCo Holdings Inc. announced that it has been acquired by ADNOC Logistics and Services plc.Navig8 is an international shipping pool operator and commercial management company with a modern owned fleet of 32 tankers and a presence in 15 cities across five continents…

AES Acquires CWind from Inspirit Capital

Jan 08, 2025

All Energies Services Group (AES Group) has announced the acquisition of CWind Ltd, a market provider of offshore wind services, from private equity firm Inspirit Capital.This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AES Group's…

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CO2 Logistics Hub Under Development at Stockholm Norvik Port

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Glenfarne signs 20-year LNG contract with POSCO in South Korea

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Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Down in November

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Indiana Expands Barge Shipment Handling Capacity

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