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Editor’s selection: Navig8 fleet sale rumours, Public owners going private and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund ups shipping interest

What has been happening in shipping this week?

2 February 2024 15:30 GMT Updated 2 February 2024 15:30 GMT

By Yannick Guerry

in London

TOP STORY

Global shipowner and commercial operator Navig8 Group is believed to be in talks to sell its fleet and pools operation to wealthy Abu Dhabi buyers for about $1.2bn. Navig8 officials are dismissive of chatter of a significant deal with a Middle Eastern investor after rumours swept through the market this week.