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MOL, Hitachi to Develop Floating Data Centers from Used Ships

Mar 30, 2026

Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Hitachi and Hitachi Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop floating data centers by converting second-hand vessels, aiming to meet growing demand driven by artificial intelligence.Under the agreement, the companies will conduct feasibility studies, including demand verification, technical specifications and operational procedures, with a view to starting operations from 2027 or later…

Singapore Ship Bunker Sales hit 16-month High

Jun 16, 2025

Marine fuel sales in Singapore recovered to hit 16-month highs in May, official data showed on Monday.Volumes at the world's largest bunker hub for ships totalled 4.88 million metric tons, up 10.8% month-on-month and 1.1% higher year-on-year…

New Handymax for Nova Marine Carriers

Jan 24, 2024

Nova Marine Carriers, the Lugano-based group, controlled by the Romeo and Gozzi/Bolfo families, has taken delivery of a new 38,593 dwt handymax vessel, built in 2019, in Shanghai, acquiring it from a Japanese group.This is the Iris Harmony, renamed Sider Harmony…

One-third of Hin Leong Founder's Ships Sold to Pay Down Debt

Mar 01, 2021

About one third of the roughly 150 ships owned by companies controlled by Singapore tycoon Lim Oon Kuin and his family have been sold as part of efforts to repay billions of dollars of debt owed to creditors, two sources told Reuters.Accounting firm Grant Thornton…

Montecon Adds Third Liebherr to its Fleet

Dec 12, 2018

Liebherr Maritime Cranes already delivered two Liebherr mobile harbor cranes LHM 800 in container configuration to Montecon in Uruguay. End of November Liebherr received an order from Montecon for the third LHM 800 that will start operation in Montevideo…

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Ukraine Threatens Pushback if Israel Allows Grain Vessel to Dock

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World’s First Ammonia Port-to-Ship Bunkering for Commercial Vessels Completed at Ulsan Port

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