Seaborne freight expanding

Article Abstract:

Operators of both ropax vessels and freight roros are expanding their services to meet the growing demand to move more freight from the road into sea transport. Sea freight service companies are ordering newbuildings, which are capable of handling more freight, and can provide quicker passage and turnaround times. UK-based ropax operator P&O Portsmouth and the Italian group, Grimaldi, are two shipowners making an effort to offer a total transportation package to its clients.

Merchant Ships, Planning, Shipping industry, Cargo ships, Merchant marine

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Investment in technology

Article Abstract:

The Asperity is a new ship known as the most technologically advanced coastal tanker in its class. The ship was designed by F T Everard and was built by Singmarine Dockyard and Engineering. The ship's design considers likely future maritime laws, oil company standards, turnaround time in harbour, fuel economy and manpower costs. The ship is the first of two that will feature advanced technology applications in tanker designs.

Tankers, Product development, Design and construction, Shipbuilding industry, Tankers (Ships), F T Everard, Singmarine Dockyard and Engineering Private Ltd., Asperity (Ship)

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