30-October-2014
Turkish shipowner and operator Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS) has found itself at the centre of an escalating ship arrest dispute that has unfolded far beyond its control. Istanbul-based shipowner and operator Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS) maintains that it has been pulled into a contentious cargo disagreement entirely “through no fault of its own,” after circumstances surrounding the discharge of a steel shipment led to legal complications in Yemen. Ahmet Bedri Ince-led Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS) stated that it has unwillingly become the innocent party caught between Turkish exporters and Yemeni receivers of a cargo consisting of construction-grade steel bars. The organisation emphasises that it had no involvement in the commercial dispute between the two sides, yet its ship has been placed at the centre of the conflict due to local judicial decisions affecting the cargo’s handling. Ince Shipping Group owned and managed 2001 built handysize bulk carrier 45,600 DWT MV Ince Atlantic arrived in the Yemeni port of Aden on 13 February to commence a partial discharge of its shipment. The vessel continued operations as instructed, but in late April, a local court issued an arrest order, leading to the detention of the ship. This sudden legal action has left the bulk carrier immobile for an extended period, creating operational, financial and logistical complications for Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS). This dispute has been an unwelcome development for Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS), a long-established maritime organisation founded in 1967 in Istanbul as a family-owned and family-managed dry bulk shipping enterprise. Over the decades, Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS) has progressed from a regional bulk carrier owner into one of Türkiye’s most internationally recognised dry bulk shipping enterprises, operating from its key bases in Istanbul and Singapore. Its modern and diversified fleet includes handysize, supramax, ultramax and panamax bulk carriers, serving global trade routes across multiple continents.Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS) has a long-standing reputation for maintaining operational discipline, safety-focused management and transparent commercial practices. The organisation emphasises legal compliance, crew welfare, on-time cargo delivery and strong relations with global charterers, commodity traders and industrial clients. The situation involving the MV Ince Atlantic is therefore particularly distressing for Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS), as the arrest of the ship directly contradicts its commitment to smooth and lawful operational conduct. In response to the detention of the MV Ince Atlantic, Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS) has initiated legal steps through local and international maritime counsel to secure the release of the ship. The organisation is also engaging with Turkish exporters, Yemeni receivers and judicial authorities to clarify the circumstances of the cargo dispute, emphasising its complete non-involvement in the commercial disagreement. Meanwhile, the detention continues to impose significant strain on the crew, the operational schedule and the broader commercial planning of Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS). Despite this unexpected setback, Ince Shipping (Ince Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS) remains committed to upholding the values it has carried since 1967—professionalism, reliability, accountability and a deep respect for maritime law. The organisation continues to navigate the complexities of the situation while working diligently to secure the release of the MV Ince Atlantic and restore normal operational continuity across its fleet.
15-October-2014
The Fujian Provincial Communication Transportation Group is currently in the process of establishing the Fujian Shipping Group, a major initiative that aims to consolidate over forty (40) shipping companies from Fuzhou, Xiamen, Hong Kong, and Taipei. This integration will result in a formidable fleet of 45 ships, positioning Fujian Shipping Group as the largest shipping conglomerate in the Fujian region. Upon its establishment, which is anticipated by the end of this year, Fujian Shipping Group will manage a diverse range of maritime services. These will include operations in bulk shipping, container shipping, and passenger shipping, specifically focusing on routes between Fujian and Taiwan. Moreover, there are plans to venture into the cruise business, indicating a broadening of their service offerings in the future. This strategic consolidation represents a significant step in enhancing the maritime capabilities of Fujian Province and is expected to play a pivotal role in the region’s economic growth and maritime influence.