BBC Mainz has left the shipyard, completing Briese Schiffahrt’s original 15-vessel LakerMax programme for BBC Chartering’s heavy-lift and project cargo operations.
Chipolbrok has started construction of TK2601, the first of six 60,800-dwt multipurpose heavy-lift vessels, following steel cutting at Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding.
ECL’s 16,624 dwt Giga Trans has entered heavy lift service, carrying 23 transformers on its first voyage from South Korea and China to ports in the US and UK.
SAL Heavy Lift has signed an MOU with Wuhu Shipyard for five additional 14,600 DWT Orca Class vessels, potentially increasing the heavy-lift programme from five ships to ten.
Deltamarin and Toepfer Transport have unveiled a Semi-Liner MPP design at SMM 2026, with approximately 17,000 tonnes deadweight and flexible crane configurations.
MPV and breakbulk market sentiment reached its highest level since 2022 in July 2026 as Asia tonnage tightened and Middle East port delays affected vessel schedules.
dship Carriers has taken delivery of MV John, the first D500 multipurpose vessel, with 14,999 tonnes deadweight and combined lifting capacity of up to 500 tonnes.
MV Mila has joined the SAL fleet as the first 14K-700-Type vessel, with two 350 t cranes, combined lifting capacity of 700 t and up to 3,032 m² of free deck space.
Fujian Shipping Group has ordered four 62,000 dwt multipurpose heavylift vessels at Nantong Xiangyu, adding project cargo capability to its fleet renewal programme.
