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European Maritime Finance (“EMF”) partnering with Atlas Maritime, announces the sale of two Eco type aframax tankers for a record $155 million dollars ($77.5 million each). March 1st, 2023

The Delaware Star and the Galveston Star are two of five original aframax new buildings, ordered from DH Shipbuilding “We are excited to announce the sale of two Eco type 115,100 -Dwt Delaware Star and Galveston Star, both built in 2023. These investments will provide a successful return for our customers and continue to build our long term reputation. We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Atlas Maritime.” Martin Haugaard, CEO of European Maritime Finance. The Delaware Star and the Galveston

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Stephen Schueler, Chairman of European Maritime Finance, recognized with the “2023 Global Sustainability Award” for Supporting the Shipping Industry’s Transition to Cleaner Fuel

Stephen Schueler has been recognized with the “2023 Global Sustainability Award” for his efforts supporting the energy, aviation and shipping industries transition to improved sustainability and cleaner fuel. The shipping industry transitioned from heavy 3.5% sulphur fuel to the new more sustainable .5% fuel, reducing emissions by 85%. The fuel  transition is having a significant positive impact on the environment with 3m barrels of fuel per day converting to the cleaner fuel. Stephen has helped lead the transition through his

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European Maritime Finance Chairman Stephen Schueler participates in the SEB Nordic Investor conference with industry leaders including Gram Car Carriers

European Maritime Finance participated in the SEB annual with global company leaders including Gram Car Carriers. Gram Car Carriers is one of the largest global car carrier companies in the world. Pictured: Stephen Schueler, Chairman, European Maritime Finance and Georg Whist, CEO of Gram Car Carriers. EMF is currently building 3 electric car carriers, capable of holding 7,000 cars each with Atlas Maritime. Atlas has been a long term partner of EMF. Gram Car Carrier has recently completed a successful

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European Maritime Finance launches Green Electric Car Carrier (PCTC) investment 3 with a Scandinavia road show.

European Maritime Finance partnering with Atlas Maritime launches the third Green Car Carrier investment project with a Scandinavia Road Show. The first event was held at the historic Denmark Ship Owners Association (Danske Rederier) 100 year old building. The event was well attended by current and future potential investors. We are excited to launch our third Green Electric Car Carrier PCTC investment project, partnering with Atlas Maritime. We have seen positive results from our first two investments and decided to

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European Maritime Finance (EMF) and the American Club welcome new US Ambassador to Denmark Alan Leventhal.

The event was held in Copenhagen to honor the newly appointed US Ambassador to Denmark Alan Leventhal and his wife Sherry celebrating the American Club’s 102nd anniversary, the second oldest American Club in the world.  Ambassador Leventhal was credentialed as the United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II on July 1, 2020. Before he was appointed Ambassador, Leventhal was the Chairman and Chief  Executive Officer of Beacon Capital Partners. He previously served as President

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Car carriers feeling the heat from automakers on decarbonisation

Analyst says “there is pressure from banks” and “pressure from Volkswagen” in  Stamford. Speaking on a panel at Marine Money Week in New York on Thursday, ABG Sundal Collier analyst Petter Haugen said automakers are looking to cut as much carbon as possible, including the carbon spent getting their products to end users. “Of all shipping segments, the most plausible customer pressure is probably coming in the car industry,” Haugen said. “For the car manufacturers, it seems to be more important [to

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Streetwise: Pyxis Tankers is not a fan of dilutive share deals, but some investors wonder

  ”It’s very easy to trace and all the car manufacturers want to know the carbon footprint,” he said. “The point is, they want to know and they want us to lower it so then they need to buy fewer carbon credits.” Liberty Global Logistics executive vice president Josh Shapiro said the spot market for car carriers was less about long-term thinking on issues like decarbonisation and more about capacity control in a market where rates are very high.   “But

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European Maritime Finance partnering with Atlas Maritime, announces new pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) orders.

“We are excited to launch our first PCTC project in partnership with Atlas Maritime, dedicated to vehicle transportation. We see continued growth and are proud to be part of this new venture,” Martin Haugaard, CEO of European Maritime Finance. Clarksons noted in its recent weekly report that the Chinese exports have increased to a record of 1.6m units in 2021, up by 105% year-on-year. Rates are currently at an all-time high of $55,000 a day for a 6,500 ceu PCTC.

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European Maritime Finance (EMF) sponsors high profile U.S. Congressional Luncheon in Denmark.

The event was held at the Danish Shipowners’ Association head office in Copenhagen to honor Congressman Hoyer’s contribution to the Club’s 102-year history of fostering collaboration and good relations between Denmark and the United States. Congressman Hoyer was part of a bipartisan delegation of eight US House members and one US Senator who also visited Germany and Poland to discuss the current humanitarian and political crisis in Europe. Representing the global shipping investment firm was Stephen Schueler, President of the

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VIKAND, the Largest Global Marine Health Care Provider, Appoints Stephen Schueler, Chairman of European Maritime, Advisory Board Director

VIKAND, leading global marine health care provider, appoints Stephen Schueler Advisory Board Director. VIKAND provides medical service solutions to 170+ cruise vessels, impacting 14,000,000 guest, 300,000 crew annually as well as numerous other maritime and remote clients worldwide. Schueler brings knowledge from the maritime industry, his roles managing global operations for Mærsk, Global Sales and Marketing for Microsoft, and Head of Global Retail Operations for Procter & Gamble – as well as from his role as Chairman of the Board in European

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