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Boluda Towage expands its presence in Latin America with Cititug acquisition

Boluda Towage expands its presence in Latin America with Cititug acquisition

13 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The Spanish tug owner has entered the Ecuadorian towage market in the growing South American port-services sector
Ports & Terminals
Boluda strengthens European operations with Rotterdam terminal acquisition

Boluda strengthens European operations with Rotterdam terminal acquisition

11 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The Spanish shipping group will purchase the Matrans Terminal to enhance its shortsea and intermodal operations in the Netherlands
Ports & Terminals
Alfa Laval set to acquire Navtor for US$700M to strengthen its digital division

Alfa Laval set to acquire Navtor for US$700M to strengthen its digital division

06 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The Stockholm-listed group will widen its product portfolio of digital fleet solutions through the corporate acquisition
Digitalisation
Boluda Towage acquires Muller Dordrecht to expand offshore operations

Boluda Towage acquires Muller Dordrecht to expand offshore operations

06 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Muller Dordrecht has more than a century of experience in offshore towage, heavy transport and specialised marine projects
Business & Finance
Kirby expands towboat, barge fleet through asset purchases

Kirby expands towboat, barge fleet through asset purchases

03 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Kirby’s acquisitions come as rising marine transportation demand is increasing revenues and earnings in inland and coastal markets
Business & Finance
Maritime intelligence software sector continues consolidation with multiple M&As

Maritime intelligence software sector continues consolidation with multiple M&As

03 Nov 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Windward has purchased maritime visual intelligence company Azimut.ai, StormGeo added PortChain to its portfolio and Achilles has integrated software developer Cm3
Digitalisation
Boluda set to acquire Samskip to ramp up European shortsea shipping

Boluda set to acquire Samskip to ramp up European shortsea shipping

29 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove
The subsidiary of Boluda Maritime Corp will expand its shipping network, connecting Northern Europe with the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary Islands and West Africa
Ports & Terminals
ABP ramps up its port services through corporate acquisition

ABP ramps up its port services through corporate acquisition

29 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Associated British Ports has acquired Global Shipping Services to secure more services in the Humber region
Ports & Terminals
In European ferry market shakeup, Stena Line strikes deal for Color Line

In European ferry market shakeup, Stena Line strikes deal for Color Line

26 Oct 2026by John Snyder
Stena Line has agreed to acquire the shares of Color Line, with the deal set to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approval
Business & Finance
Leading cruise and ferry reservation system provider Carus acquired by Banyan Software

Leading cruise and ferry reservation system provider Carus acquired by Banyan Software

19 Oct 2026by John Snyder
Carus, which provides reservation, check-in, and port operations software for passenger shipping operators, has been acquired by Toronto-based Banyan Software
Business & FinanceDigitalisation
Insurers TT Club, UK P&I set to merge into a far-reaching mutual

Insurers TT Club, UK P&I set to merge into a far-reaching mutual

16 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Two different maritime insurance companies, one providing P&I cover to thousands of ships, and the other with a dominant position in cargo are merging
Business & Finance
International Seaways makes US$370M VLCC play with Bruton acquisition

International Seaways makes US$370M VLCC play with Bruton acquisition

16 Oct 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Lois K Zabrocky-led International Seaways to merge with Tor Olav Troim-backed VLCC vehicle Bruton
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ZESTAs Secretary-General: 'This is no longer about proving these technologies work. They work.'

22 Oct 2026by Madadh MacLaine
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Wood Mackenzie: can Canada capitalise on Asia's need for long-term, lower-carbon LNG?

21 Oct 2026by Riviera News
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Policy and insurance: automation does not make an autonomous ship

16 Oct 2026by Martyn Wingrove
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Ethanol momentum in maritime shifts from engines to economics

15 Oct 2026by John Snyder
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Veson Nautical: full restoration is unlikely before at least mid-2027

02 Oct 2026by Riviera News
AmmoniaFuels & LubricantsGas ShipsLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & TerminalsMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPortsPorts & TerminalsRegulations & ComplianceSOLASSTCWTerminals

Ammonia: an emerging energy commodity that shipping shouldn’t ignore  

08 Sep 2026by Martin Cartwright
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Why ports need to invest in dedicated electric tug charging

08 Sep 2026by Martyn Wingrove
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Are invasive species an emerging challenge for offshore wind?

02 Sep 2026by David Foxwell

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

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On 16 December, Riviera will be holding a webinar on how to achieve IMO compliance while powering sustainable shipping practices.

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Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026GMT - ONLINE
Stranded gas represents untapped value and floating LNG and FSRUs offer the quickest way to monetise it. To capitalise on these opportunities, you must master both the technology behind floating gas ...
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