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04.06.2024

Two-thirds of e-fuel projects at risk

The National Association for Conservation and Biodiversity (Nabu), Germany's oldest and largest environmental association, has highlighted the critical need for a security of investment for manufacturers of e-fuels, warning that...

04.06.2024

Nigerian port welcomes largest boxship

The Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), run by International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) in Nigeria, has handled its largest container vessel to date, the 300 m, 6,660-teu capacity “Kota Cempaka” operated by Pacific...

04.06.2024

Groke pro system debuts in Europe

Groke Technologies, based in Finland, has secured its first European contract to supply and install its Groke pro situational awareness system on two bulk carriers operated by an undisclosed Greek shipowner. Following...

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Montesyndial-Areal im südlichen Teil von Porto Marghera. Wo zuvor industrielle Anlagen die Lagune verschmutzten, sollen bald bis zu 1 Mio. TEU pro Jahr über die Kaimauern gehen. Jetzt hat das 428 Mio. EUR schwere Projekt den...

03.06.2024

IAPH explores energy needs for ports

The International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) has commissioned a study to investigate energy-related port investments in developing countries, focusing on the infrastructure required to align with the updated 2023...

03.06.2024

Hybrid networks on the rise

The IT specialist and digital solutions provider Marlink has achieved a milestone by integrating over 3,200 low earth orbit (LEO) terminals into hybrid networks or deploying them as standalone solutions. This integration caters...

03.06.2024

AD Ports sets its sights on Madagascar

AD Ports Group and Madagascar’s economic development board have agreed to explore their collaboration in developing Madagascar's ports, maritime, and logistics sectors. Signed by Mohamed Eidha Al Menhali, regional CEO of AD...

31.05.2024

Kiel port with dual shore power supply

The port of Kiel successfully provided shore power to two cruise ships, “MSC Euribia” and “AID Anova”, simultaneously for the first time on 30 May. This achievement followed the successful integration of “MSC Euribia” into the...

31.05.2024

Crude tanker demand to outpace supply

According to Bimco, the tanker shipping market is set to experience higher demand driven by trade restrictions, with crude tanker demand outpacing supply in 2024 but slowing in 2025 as ships may return to the Suez Canal,...

31.05.2024

Solarduck targets gigawatt scale

The Dutch-Norwegian cleantech company Solarduck has expanded its regional office in Tokyo to manage business development in East and Southeast Asia for offshore floating photovoltaic (OFPV) technology and to meet growing demand...

30.05.2024

Funding for Ukraine port cooperation

Ports of Stockholm and the Baltic Ports Organisation (BPO), along with the Odessa (Ukraine)-based law firm Interlegal, are seeking funds from the Swedish Institute’s Ukraine cooperation programme to support the integration of...

30.05.2024

Egypt to host new green methanol facility

AD Ports Group, Transmar, and Orascom Construction have signed an MOU to develop a green methanol storage and export facility in Egypt. Green methanol, a synthetic fuel produced from renewable sources such as green hydrogen,...

30.05.2024

Partners for a green end-to-end supply chain

PSA Singapore and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have successfully completed a trial of low-carbon green shipments as part of their efforts to decarbonise the supply chain. The initiative follows an MOU signed in October. The...

30.05.2024

AAT acquires Melbourne ro-ro terminal

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has agreed to sell Melbourne International Ro-Ro & Auto Terminal (Mirrat) for AUD 332.5 million (USD 220 million) to Australian Amalgamated Terminals, a subsidiary of Qube Holdings Limited. Despite the...

Asiaten auf Kurs, Tanger in Top 20

Containerhäfen 2023. Letztes Jahr haben die 20 grössten Containerhäfen der Welt 387,5 Mio. TEU umgeschlagen. Das waren 1,24% mehr als 2022. Dieses Wachstum ist, so die Analysten von Upply, klar den asiatischen Häfen zu verdanken,...

29.05.2024

Future car terminal operator sought

The Gothenburg Port Authority has begun the process to find a new operator for its car terminal, as the current contract with Logent Ports and Terminals expires in 2026. Logent has managed the terminal since 2011, during which...

29.05.2024

National action plan for eco-friendly shipping

The German federal ministry for digital and transport (BMDV) and the federal ministry for economic affairs and climate action (BMWK) have initiated the development of the ‘national action plan for climate-friendly shipping’. It...

29.05.2024

Challenges for war risk insurance

Burkhard Fischer, chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters, highlighted the complexities marine insurers face due to the Russia-Ukraine war during his address at their annual conference in London. He discussed the...

28.05.2024

Maritime sustainability research centre launched

AD Ports Group has launched the maritime sustainability research centre, Abu Dhabi (MSRCAD), to drive maritime innovation and sustainable growth. Operated by the Abu Dhabi maritime academy under the maritime Abu Dhabi...

28.05.2024

Wind propulsion for seven MOL vessels

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its subsidiary, MOL Drybulk, will mount wind propulsion systems on seven new bulk carriers and multi-purpose vessels to enhance their environmental performance. This includes the wind challenger...