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AAL reaches half-way mark for Super B deliveries

AAL Shipping has named its AAL Antwerp, the fourth vessel in its eight-strong Super B-Class fleet. The 32,000 dwt methanol-ready ship was officially named on November 15 at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China in. Capable of transporting over 90,000 freight tons of cargo and boasting a combined lifting capacity of 700 tonnes, the vessel  can carry heavy lift project equipment or breakbulk and dry bulk all at the same ... [+]

Super-B number three for AAL

Project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping took delivery of the third Super B-Class vessel in its eight-vessel-strong programme. The AAL Houston is a 32,000dwt dual fuel multipurpose heavy lift vessel prepares for her maiden voyage and was named at a ceremony in Guangzhou, China. She can transport up to 90,000 ... [+]

AAL takes silver at sustainability awards

Heavylift carrier AAL Shipping won Silver in the Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards, which recognise Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting best practice. It was the only multipurpose project heavy lift cargo carrier to be shortlisted for any award on the evening. [+]

AAL joins anti-corruption group

Project heavy lift carrier, AAL Shipping has joined the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN, a global network dedicated to freeing the maritime industry of corruption and enabling fair trade across the world’s jurisdictions. Established in 2011 by a small group of maritime companies, MACN’s membership has grown to over 190 companies ... [+]

First AAL Super B takes to the water

The first of AAL Shipping's next generation 32,000 deadweight Super B-Class ships, the AAL Limassol, was floated out from dry dock in late December. She is due to go for sea trial in April 2024 before her delivery to AAL in May. [+]

AAL trails new Super B ships

AAL Shipping has released a short film of the first of its mega size 32,000 deadweight (DWT) Super B-Class heavy lift vessels, due to take place next year. The AAL Limassol is described as the most advanced in the multipurpose cargo sector. It can accommodate over 42,000 CBM of cargo on a ... [+]

AAL starts work on supersized ships

AAL has started construction of its  first ‘Super B-Class’ heavy lift multipurpose vessel, the AAL Limassol. The event was marked with a traditional steel cutting ceremony on 1 March at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard, Guangzhou, China. The AAL Limassol is the first in a fleet of six 32,000 deadweight tonnes ... [+]

The shipping line’s shipping line

Multipurpose carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) moved a 410-tonne heavy lift barge from Taicang, China to Papeete, Tahiti. The craft was stowed on the 31,000 dwt AAL Dalian with other cargo to be discharged along the US West Coast and Gulf. [+]

Yachts hitch a ride with AAL

Multipurpose and project heavy lift line AAL Shipping has moved 38 private yachts up to 32m long on deck in a single sailing from Fort Lauderdale, US, to Southampton, UK and Antwerp. The cargo covered 2,500sq m – about half a soccer pitch – and was carried aboard the 31,000dwt ... [+]

Heavyweight partners

Heavylift shipping operators AAL and Peter Döhle have launched a new joint semi-liner service between Asia, the Middle East and Europe. It will offer regular fixed route sailings, flexible port calls and modern multipurpose vessels for project, breakbulk, container and dry-bulk cargo. [+]

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