#breakbulk-cargo
(20 articles)Asia Break Bulk Orders 4 Heavy Lift Newbuilds for Asia-Europe Trade
Asia Break Bulk, part of COLI Group, has committed to four new 12,600 DWT multipurpose heavy-lift vessels from Schoeller Holdings, with deliveries starting October 2028. The Octopus-class vessels feat
Asia's Critical Straits Face Disruption: $2.5T Trade at Risk
Three Asian maritime chokepoints (the Straits of Malacca, Singapore, and Taiwan) form the backbone of global trade, handling over 102,500 transits annually and $2.5 trillion in goods. A disruption to
Stegra Builds Three-Hub European Steel Distribution Network
Stegra, a Sweden-based green steel producer, has formalized partnerships with three port and logistics operators to create a coordinated European distribution network serving customers from its Boden
MSC to Exhibit at Breakbulk Asia 2026 Conference
MSC has announced its participation in Breakbulk Asia 2026, a key industry conference for the breakbulk and project cargo sector in Asia. This represents routine engagement by a major carrier in regio
US Maritime Initiative Opens New Opportunities for Heavy Logistics
A new US maritime initiative is creating favorable conditions for heavy logistics operators, signaling potential capacity increases and operational efficiencies across breakbulk and project cargo segm
Project Cargo Summit Convenes Industry Leaders in Bilbao
The Project Cargo Summit brought together industry stakeholders in Bilbao to address current developments and future directions in specialized cargo shipping. This gathering represents an important to
Risk Management Becomes Critical for Breakbulk & Project Cargo
Breakbulk and project cargo operations are facing intensifying risk pressures that now require sophisticated assessment and mitigation strategies. The complexity of moving specialized cargo, from heav
UTC Overseas Expands BESS Logistics Capabilities at Scale
UTC Overseas, a specialized breakbulk carrier and logistics provider, is expanding its capacity to handle battery energy storage systems (BESS) at commercial scale. This development reflects the rapid
SLL Executes 165 MT India-Africa Cargo Shipment
SLL has successfully executed a 165 metric ton cargo shipment connecting India and Africa, demonstrating continued operational activity on this emerging trade corridor. This movement reflects ongoing
Sepetiba Terminal Ships 2,600 Tons Steel Pipes to Houston
Sepetiba Tecon Terminal in Rio de Janeiro completed the mobilization and shipment of 2,600 tons of steel pipes destined for Houston, Texas. This transaction represents routine transatlantic breakbulk
Jassper Shipping Invests $50M to Expand US Project Logistics
Jassper Shipping has announced a substantial $50 million capital investment focused on expanding its project logistics capabilities, signaling confidence in growing demand for specialized heavy-lift a
IDEA Logistics Ships Industrial Yankee Dryer from Sweden to Turkey
IDEA Logistics completed a specialized heavy-lift shipment transporting a yankee dryer, a critical component used in paper and tissue manufacturing, from Sweden to Turkey via ocean freight. This movem
Magzi Shipping Expands Heavy Cargo Capabilities on China-Oman Route
Magzi Shipping has successfully executed a heavy cargo shipment on the China-Oman trade lane, highlighting the growing demand for specialized project logistics services in Asia-Middle East corridors.
Brazil's Capital Goods Imports Surge Project Cargo Demand
Brazil is experiencing a surge in capital goods imports, creating increased demand for specialized project cargo logistics services. This trend reflects growing investment in infrastructure and indust
Deugro Flags Critical Air Freight Capacity Pressure Amid Disruptions
Deugro, a leading global provider of heavy-lift and project cargo services, has publicly flagged significant capacity pressures in the air freight market amid ongoing supply chain disruptions. This wa
Suez Return Poses European Port Congestion Risk, Sogese Alert
Sogese, a leading European breakbulk and project cargo handler, has issued a formal warning that the return of full Suez Canal operations could precipitate a new wave of port congestion across Europea
Höegh Extends Asian Vehicle Shipping Contract Amid Breakbulk Growth
Höegh, a major global vehicle and heavy-lift shipping operator, has extended its automotive shipping contract in Asia, signaling sustained demand for vehicle logistics services in the region. Concurre
CY Shipping, BigLift Christens BC-Class Vessel CY Frontier
CY Shipping and BigLift Shipping have celebrated the christening of CY Frontier, marking the maiden deployment of the first BC-Class vessel in their fleet. This event represents a capacity expansion i
ITG Orders Six Multipurpose Vessels to Expand Fleet Capacity
ITG has placed an order for six multipurpose vessels with a deadweight tonnage of 15,200 dwt each, representing a significant fleet expansion that reflects growing demand for breakbulk and general car
Wagenborg and Carisbrooke Expand Ice-Class Fleet for Arctic Routes
Wagenborg, a leading Dutch shipping company, and Carisbrooke have announced an expanded fleet partnership focused on ice-class vessel operations. This collaboration signals growing market demand for s