Hurtigruten Charts Course for Growth Under New Ownership
Norwegian coastal cruise operator Hurtigruten has announced a transformative acquisition deal by a consortium of existing investors, securing €110 million in
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Norwegian coastal cruise operator Hurtigruten has announced a transformative acquisition deal by a consortium of existing investors, securing €110 million in
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Energy giant Eni and global shipping leader MSC Group have signed a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding to advance their joint pursuit of sustainable
Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has been selected to construct eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels based on Damen’s Landing Ship Transport 100 (LST100) design.
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