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10.04.2024

Daily sailings between Sweden and Poland

Finnlines is set to expand its route network by launching a new daily maritime bridge between Malmö, Sweden, and Świnoujście, Poland, starting on 10 April 2024. The freight-passenger ship “Finnfellow”, which will operate on...

09.04.2024

Linking Batumi with North Africa and Spain

Batumi International Container Terminal (Bict) in Georgia, a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), will enhance its connections to North Africa and Spain with the launch of Mediterranean Shipping...

09.04.2024

IRS celebrates half a century

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is celebrating its 50th year, marking half a century of dedication to maritime safety, quality, and innovation. Commemorative initiatives include the unveiling of a new logo to symbolise...

09.04.2024

AI to facilitate seafarer recruitment

Crewlinker, a Rotterdam-based global digital tech company, has launched a maritime recruitment platform that uses artificial intelligence to connect seafarers with job opportunities. It allows crewing agencies, shipping...

Lokal bleiben, um global zu werden

Griechenland bieten sich Gelegenheiten im Breakbulk-Geschäft. Häufig ist das Wissen um örtliche Gegebenheiten der am strengsten gehütete Wettbewerbsvorteil in der Logistik. Doch laut der Cosmatos Group aus Thessaloniki breitet...

08.04.2024

Port of Hamburg: job portal for maritime sector

Hamburg's maritime industry is finding it increasingly difficult to hire enough employees for the over 60,000 harbour-related jobs in the area, ranging from warehouse logistics to engineering and piloting. Hafen Hamburg...

08.04.2024

Deal inked for Al-Faw port development

AD Ports Group has signed a preliminary agreement with the General Company for Ports of Iraq to develop Al-Faw Grand Port and its economic zone. The collaboration seeks to enhance trade connectivity and strengthen the...

08.04.2024

Green power at port of Antwerp

Power to Hydrogen and Triple W are the first companies to sign up for Next Gen Demo, an innovation hub within the Next Gen District in the port of Antwerp. The area aims to become a hotspot for circular economy projects. ...

05.04.2024

Hamburg sends relief supplies to Odessa

The "Hamburg-Odessa Port Bridge" action alliance, consisting of Hamburg-based aid organisations, companies, and associations, has sent urgently needed relief supplies to a children's hospital in the Odessa region,...

05.04.2024

Check vessel designs to avoid costly claims

Itic has stressed the need for thorough vessel design reviews and insurance coverage during construction, following a USD 5 million claim involving a 24 m catamaran. The vessel experienced operational limitations due to...

05.04.2024

Predictive intelligence for container shipments

Fourkites and Buyco have announced a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive visibility and control throughout the entire container shipping process for Fortune 500 shippers. The collaboration aims to streamline...

04.04.2024

Around ten vessels to get eco-upgrades

Damen Shipyards Group and CMA CGM have announced a collaboration to enhance the fuel efficiency of approximately ten CMA CGM vessels by over 10%. The modifications will take place at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDU) and Damen...

04.04.2024

Blockchain pilot for green shipping certificates

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has completed a pilot with Cosco Shipping to issue traceable and verifiable green certificates using blockchain technology. The initiative aims to enhance market confidence in greenhouse...

04.04.2024

New alliance for maritime nuclear energy

The Nuclear Energy Maritime Organisation (Nemo), comprised of companies that provide nuclear energy solutions for the maritime sector, aims to develop standards for floating nuclear power. Nemo will promote safety, security,...

Fertig für ICS2?

Neues EU-Zollsystem startet bald für wasserseitigen Frachtverkehr. Mit der Anwendung auf Seefrachtimporte geht das neue Import Control System der EU für Sicherheit und Gefahrenabwehr (ICS2) im Juni in die nächste Phase. Was...

03.04.2024

First methanol ship docks in Hamburg

On its route from Asia to Europe, the "Ane Maersk," the world's first large methanol-capable container ship operated by Maersk, made its maiden voyage to the Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg on 28 March. With a...

03.04.2024

From Jordan to Pakistan

In its annual report for 2023, AD Ports Group looks back on a year of international expansion, strategic acquisitions, and financial growth. The integration of Noatum, a worldwide logistics platform, and agreements in Jordan,...

03.04.2024

Sustainability takes centre stage

Rhenus Port Logistics in Rotterdam and Seaway 7 have renewed their partnership for another decade, building on a successful ten-year collaboration. Both companies are committed to enhancing the sustainability of their operations,...

02.04.2024

Combatting skills shortage in inland navigation

In response to the acute labour shortage in European inland waterway transport, the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) hosted a workshop in Strasbourg on 14 March 2024 to explore initiatives to enhance the...

02.04.2024

Federal funds for Brunswick and Savannah

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has approved USD 65.6 million for improvements at the port of Savannah's ocean terminal, aiming to increase container capacity by late 2027. Projects include site preparation, pier removal, and...