Today, Shell, announced it has signed a contract for the charter of two new build LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) powered tank barges. These 110 m long barges will operate on the Rhine and will be on charter to Shell from 2013. The new 100% LNG powered barges will not only be a first for Shell [...]
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On 26 May 2012, the Swiss Rhine Ports (SHR) and the port of Rotterdam signed a Memorandum of Understanding. It states the intention of both parties to work together in a coordinated manner on the development of hinterland transport from Rotterdam. In the first place, there will be a regular exchange of information and experience [...]
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Product tanker BW Rhine is believed to have been captured off Togo. On 28 April 2012, BW Rhine, a 75,678 dwt product tanker built in 2008 and operated by BW Maritime, was forcibly removed from her safe anchorage position off Lome, Togo. The vessel was laden at the time. Contact was last made with [...]
