Chipolbrok launches eighth 62,000 dwt MPP
Chinese-Polish shipping firm Chipolbrok has launched Kopernik, the eighth and final vessel in its 62,000 dwt multipurpose newbuilding series.
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index continues to track sideways. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel was USD12,701 at the start of February 2026, a slight increase over January.
ABS and Siemens Energy team up to study thermal runaway
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Siemens Energy have signed a joint development project to advance the understanding of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.
Ambercor and Origin FGL Lojistik move tanks from Türkiye to USA
North American project freight forwarder Ambercor Shipping and Turkish logistics firm Origin FGL Lojistik have teamed up to transport three tanks from Türkiye to the USA.
European Commission investigates Goldwind’s EU activities
The European Commission has opened an investigation into China-headquartered Goldwind Science & Technology (Goldwind) to examine whether foreign subsidies distort competition in the EU market for wind turbines and related services.
Retired Airbus BelugaST to become STEM education facility in UK
One of Airbus’ BelugaST aircraft will be rehomed in the UK, with plans to turn it into a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) support facility at Airbus Broughton in North Wales, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
ACS establishes presence in Belgium, expands Brisbane office
UK-headquartered Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened an office in Brussels, its first in Belgium. The charter broker has also expanded its office in Brisbane, Australia.
Sallaum Lines expands fleet with Ocean Legacy
Ro-ro carrier Sallaum Lines has expanded its fleet with the addition of Ocean Legacy, the latest pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) to join its fleet.
BigLift makes senior appointments
As of February 1, 2026, the Netherlands-headquartered BigLift Shipping has made changes to its leadership team, with Johan Boer promoted to managing director and Paul van Lith appointed as director of operations.
Multipurpose terminal proposed at Matadi
AD Ports Group has signed a preliminary agreement to develop and operate a multipurpose terminal at the port of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
