ACHILLEAS CARRIERS CORPORATION

Achilleas Carriers Corporation is a private, family-owned shipping company that specializes in the transportation of dry bulk cargoes. Established in 1977, the company has grown over several decades to become a reputable player in the maritime industry. The company operates a fleet of modern bulk carriers, which are used to transport a variety of dry bulk commodities such as grain, coal, iron ore, and other raw materials.

Achilleas Carriers Corporation is known for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The company adheres to the highest industry standards and regulations, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of cargoes. They focus on maintaining the quality and reliability of their fleet through rigorous maintenance and continuous investment in new technologies.

In addition, Achilleas Carriers Corporation places a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company takes proactive measures to minimize its carbon footprint and reduce the environmental impact of its operations. This includes utilizing eco-friendly technologies and practices to improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

The company is headquartered in Greece, a country with a rich maritime history, and it leverages its strategic location to enhance its operational capabilities. Through its experienced management team and dedicated crew, Achilleas Carriers Corporation continues to uphold its tradition of excellence in the global shipping industry.

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Shipbuilding Plan Could Undermine U.S. Operators, Industry Execs say

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A Trump administration proposal aimed at reviving the U.S. shipbuilding industry may backfire by imposing steep fees on China-linked vessels—penalties that industry leaders say would hurt American ship operators and ports rather than help them, industry executives said at U.S. Trade Representative hearings on Monday.At issue are proposed, stacking fees on China-built vessels that could top $3 million per U.S. port call. The Trump administration says the fees would curb China's growing commercial and military dominance on the high seas and promote domestically built vessels. U.S. steelworker unions, U.S.

CMB.TECH, MOL Sign Agreement for Nine Ammonia-Powered Ships

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Belgian oil tanker group CMB.TECH has signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and MOL Chemical Tankers (MOLCT) for nine ammonia-powered vessels.The vessels will be among the world's first ammonia-powered Newcastlemax bulk carriers and chemical tankers. The delivery of these ships is expected between 2026 and 2029.The landmark agreement between MOL/MOLCT, and CMB.TECH involves nine ammonia-powered ships.Three ammonia-fitted 210.000 dwt Newcastlemax bulk carriers, currently on order at Qingdao Beihai Shipyard, will be jointly owned by CMB.TECH and MOL and chartered to MOL for a period of 12 years each.

U.S. Wants Black Sea Ceasefire

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A U.S. delegation will seek progress toward a Black Sea ceasefire and a broader cessation of violence in the war in Ukraine when it meets for talks with Russian officials on Monday, after discussions with diplomats from Ukraine on Sunday.The so-called technical talks come as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his drive for a halt to Russia's three-year-old assault against Ukraine. Last week, he spoke with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.A source briefed on the planning for the talks said the U.S.

Lack of Oversight Impacts U.S. Fishing Industry

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s regulatory freeze has injected chaos and uncertainty into a number of lucrative American fisheries, raising the risk of a delayed start to the fishing season for some East Coast cod and haddock fleets and leading to overfishing of Atlantic bluefin tuna, according to Reuters interviews with industry groups and federal government employees.America’s $320 billion fishing industry relies on a branch of the federal government, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to manage coastal fisheries.

Dutra Group Orders New Hopper Dredge from Eastern Shipbuilding Group

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The Dutra Group, a California-based heavy civil marine contractor, has issued a notice to proceed to Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) for the construction of a 10,464 cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge, named Adele.The ship will be constructed at ESG's Allanton and Port St. Joe facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028.The Adele will join The Dutra Group’s 9,870 cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge Stuyvesant serving our nation’s essential waterways.The newbuild will be based on Royal IHC’s Beagle design. The IHC Beagle Mk2 is a twin screw trailing suction hopper dredge with a maximum hopper capacity of 10,464 yd3.