Abu Dhabi: At today’s opening of the World Ports and Trade Summit 2013, Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) announced the launch of a new subsidiary company, ADPC Marine Services.
Riyadh: National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) is planning to launch a debut Islamic bond issue to help refinance a debt of $1.3bn taken to acquire Saudi Aramco's Vela last year.
Hamburg: Heavy lift specialist Rickmers-Linie is launching a westbound round the world service connecting Asia, South America and North America.
Dar es Salaam: Container lines Evergreen Line, Hanjin Shipping and Simatech Shipping will launch a new East Africa service from 26 March.
Qatar: Milaha has reported full-year net profits of $229m for 2012, versus $195m for the same period in 2011.
Dubai: Recently released chemical tanker Royal Grace has docked at Salalah port, ending a 12 month ordeal as the hostages of pirates for its 20 crew.
Dubai: Grandweld Shipyards has clinched another crewboat contract for a 42-metre aluminium craft for local marine ship service firm Maroos Shipping.
Athens: Leading Greek shipping advocate and European Union rapporteur, Anna Bredima, has called for more pressure to be put on the European Union and legislative authorities in general in a bid to raise the public awareness of maritime piracy.
Dubai: Middle East feeder service provider Simatech has launched a fortnightly service to Mogadishu from DP World's Jebel Ali port.