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ANL carries out its first LNG-powered sailing to Australia

ANL, as part of the CMA CGM Group, continues to show leadership in the journey to net zero carbon by 2050 with its latest move into lower emission maritime fuels. This month, Australia will see the first container ship voyage powered by LNG. The …
Mar 21, 2025 / Curious

AAL Shipping Names Fifth Super B-Class Vessel After Middle East Project Hub

Premium project heavy lift carrier, AAL Shipping (AAL), has held a formal naming ceremony for its fifth Super B-Class vessel, the ‘AAL Dubai’. This latest addition not only enhances AAL’s third-generation newbuilding fleet but also commemorates the …
Mar 13, 2025 / Vessels

AAL Shipping selects ABB Marine Advisory System to optimize Super B-Class fleet

AAL Shipping (AAL) has chosen ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS – Marine Advisory System for their high-performance Super B-Class heavy lift vessels ABB’s market-leading advisory sofware will help maximize operational efficiency and minimize risk across …
Feb 21, 2025 / Vessels

AAL Shipping overcomes complex logistical challenges to transport 560-tonne crane body from Kobe to New Orleans

Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) transported a 560-tonne crane body from Kobe, Japan to New Orleans, USA along its regular Asia – Americas Trade Lane Service onboard the 31,000 dwt heavy lift vessel, AAL Kembla. The operation …
Jan 28, 2025 / Vessels

AAL triumphs at the World Energy Supply Chain Awards 2024

The Energy Industries Council (EIC) has awarded premium multipurpose, heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) the Innovation & Digital Award at the World Energy Supply Chain Awards (WESCA) 2024 APAC. The award recognises AAL’s contribution to the …
Dec 17, 2024 / Curious

AAL Shipping Strengthens Focus On The Indian Market With Latest Project Heavy Lift Shipments

The recent deployment of the 31,000 dwt ‘AAL Kembla’ to transport project heavy lift cargoes from India to the Americas reinforces AAL Shipping’s increasing focus on the Indian market. The premium project carrier is strengthening its presence in the …
Dec 3, 2024 / Vessels

AAL reaches half-way mark for Super B-Class deliveries, with its fourth vessel, ‘AAL Antwerp’, ready for maiden voyage

Premium project heavy lift carrier, AAL Shipping (AAL), has held a formal naming ceremony for the ‘AAL Antwerp’, the fourth vessel in its groundbreaking eight-strong, third-generation Super B-Class fleet. Reaching the halfway mark in its latest fleet …
Nov 19, 2024 / Vessels

AAL’S Third Super B-CLASS Vessel, The ‘AAL HOUSTON’, Sets Sail

Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) has taken delivery of the third Super B-Class vessel in its eight-vessel-strong third generation newbuilding fleet, the ‘AAL HOUSTON’, as the 32,000 dwt dual fuel multipurpose heavy lift vessel …
Sep 24, 2024 / Vessels

Seaspan Launches Fourth Ship Under the NSS, the Canadian Coast Guard’s State-of-the-Art Science Vessel

Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) launched the Canadian Coast Guard’s flagship science vessel, CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, Canada’s newest and most modern research vessel.   The fourth ship designed, built and launched by Seaspan under the National …
Aug 21, 2024 / Vessels

AAL’s First Super B-Class Vessel Completes Record-Breaking Maiden Voyage

With the arrival of ‘M/V AAL LIMASSOL’ in Cuxhaven, the first Super B-Class vessel in AAL Shipping’s fleet has completed her highly successful maiden voyage to Europe – the perfect test of her cargo handling capabilities, including the ‘AAL ECO-DECK’ …
Aug 13, 2024 / Vessels