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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...

28.05.2024

Damen unveils fuel-flexible tug

Damen Shipyards is preparing for future maritime challenges with the development of the ASD Tug 2812 FF, a fuel-flexible tug designed to operate on various dual-fuel arrangements. Anticipating the need for zero emissions by 2050,...

Westkanada – Ostaustralien

Ambercor transportiert zwei mobile Bohrtürme. Die Grösse des Sendungsgutes war nicht die einzige Herausforderung für einen Schwertransport, den die kanadischen Spezialisten von Ambercor Shipping kürzlich durchgeführt haben. Auch...

27.05.2024

Thordon Bearings to retrofit Panama tugs

Thordon Bearings has secured a contract to retrofit the tailshaft bearings of 32 tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats in Panama with water-lubricated polymer bearings. This follows the successful conversion of twelve twin-screw...

27.05.2024

AD Ports Group eyes Chittagong terminal

AD Ports Group has signed an MOU with the Chittagong Port Authority to explore the development and operation of a multi-purpose terminal at Chittagong Port, Bangladesh. The collaboration aims to leverage AD Ports Group's...

27.05.2024

Hydrogen-powered tugs set for construction

CMB Tech and Damen have signed an agreement to build four hydrogen-powered ASD tugs using CMB Tech’s dual fuel hydrogen technology to significantly reduce emissions. The contract was signed on 23 May at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah...

24.05.2024

Tarros contracts representative in Switzerland

Tarros Group has appointed O. Brunoni as its agent in Switzerland to strengthen its presence in the country, using the ports of Genoa and La Spezia as strategic gateways. This collaboration will expand O. Brunoni's services,...

24.05.2024

Global ship losses fall to record low

Allianz Commercial's safety and shipping review 2024 reports a record low of 26 large ship losses worldwide in 2023, despite increasing risks from geopolitical conflicts, climate change, and the trend towards larger vessels. The...

24.05.2024

Partners for hybrid ferry conversion

Scandlines has selected Wärtsilä to provide the electrical systems for converting two ferries on the Puttgarden-Rødby route to plug-in hybrids. After the conversion, around 80% of the energy required for a crossing will be...

23.05.2024

AAL: new ships and charity at Breakbulk Europe

AAL Shipping has ordered two additional 32,000 dwt heavy lift Super B-Class vessels, bringing its new fleet to eight ships. These ships, including the new “AAL Newcastle” and “AAL Mumbai”, feature an 800 t lifting capacity,...

23.05.2024

A partnership to further shipping science

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has partnered with the University of Tokyo's school of engineering to launch the social cooperation programme "container management science" which began in April 2024. The initiative aims...

23.05.2024

States obliged to curb ocean pollution

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Itlos) has issued a landmark advisory opinion, clarifying that international law mandates governments to protect marine ecosystems from greenhouse gas emissions, which are...

23.05.2024

Looking to lower insurance claims

Groke Technologies is urging marine insurers, P&I Clubs, and regulators to promote the widespread adoption of ship situational awareness systems to reduce collisions and insurance claims. This comes amidst concerns over...