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30.11.2023

Rotterdam's CER now active

The Container Exchange Route (CER), a 17 km closed road network at Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, was officially commissioned on 28 November 2023. It connects major terminals, including Rotterdam World Gateway, Hutchison Ports ECT...

Binnen-Nachhaltigkeit

Ältere Binnenschiffe fahren auf umweltfreundliche Lkw-Motoren. Neue Einheiten der Binnenschiffahrt mit nachhaltigem Antrieb sind teuer und amortisieren sich länger als in der Hochseeschifffahrt. Nun hat Rhenus mit der DBR ältere...

29.11.2023

New direct USA-India link

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced the West India North America (WIN) service, linking India's western coast with the eastern coast of the USA. This enhances ONE's market presence in the Indian Subcontinent, which has...

29.11.2023

Hamburg's electric move

The Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) operated by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) in Hamburg has transitioned to a fully battery-electric automated guided vehicle (AGV) fleet. This switch eliminates the need for...

29.11.2023

ZIM prioritises safety

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has reiterated its commitment to maintaining operations at East Mediterranean and Israeli ports, with strict safety protocols in place, emphasising safety amidst regional tensions. The...

28.11.2023

Tech solutions for fish carriers

Palfinger Marine has equipped the live fish carriers "Inter Scotia" and "Inter Atlantic," currently operating in Scottish waters, with advanced lifting solutions, including a central remote control system,...

28.11.2023

Maersk's Med choice

Maersk has selected Mito, Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari (Italy), to distribute cargo quickly from and to North Africa, leveraging the Sardinian port's strategic Mediterranean location. Mito's dual lo-lo and...

28.11.2023

Scandlines' eco "Futura" ferry

Scandlines' new zero-emission freight ferry, the "Futura," made its first appearance on water at the Cemre Shipyard in Turkey on 25 November 2023. This eco-friendly vessel is set to operate on the Fehmarnbelt route...

27.11.2023

Low-carbon H2 plant for the Seine axis

Haropa Port and Verso Energy have agreed to establish a low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic fuels production plant in Grand-Quevilly, France. Slated for operation by 2029, the EUR 500 million project will produce over 50,000 t...

27.11.2023

PNG's big day

ICTSI's South Pacific terminals, SPICT in Lae and MIT in Motukea, Papua New Guinea, marked a significant milestone by servicing the largest container ship to call at the ports in the region. The "Kota Gabung", a...

27.11.2023

Port of Lobito embraces the future

The IMO-Singapore Swift project culminated with the handover of a new Maritime Single Window (MSW) system to the Port of Lobito, Angola. The digital platform enables to submit ship clearance information electronically via a...

24.11.2023

Setting standards for implementing the MSW

Malaysia is at the forefront of global efforts to implement the Maritime Single Window (MSW) ahead of the International Maritime Organisation's mandatory deadline of 1 January 2024. Now, Dagang Net Technologies, which...

24.11.2023

Saudi Ports' container handling leaps

In October 2023, Saudi Ports, managed by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), reported a 5.31% increase in container handling, reaching 741,905 teu compared to the previous year. The number of export containers rose by 9.72%,...

24.11.2023

PCT in India in operation

In India, the new Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) will be operated by the port authority Red Sea Gateway Terminal International, a Saudi Arabian company. The Bay Terminal project will enable the processing of ships with a...

24.11.2023

ONE's wind power trial

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has initiated a trial to evaluate wind propulsion technology, collaborating with Econowind, to install two Ventofoil wind assist devices on the "MV Kalamazoo". The Ventofoils are designed...

23.11.2023

AAL sets eco-surcharge

AAL Shipping has introduced an 'EU ETS Surcharge' to offset costs from the EU's new carbon emissions trading rules starting in January 2024. The additional fee will apply to all cargoes on AAL-operated vessels to or from European...

23.11.2023

MIP's 38% capacity expansion

Mersin International Port Management (MIP) in Turkey has launched the USD 455 million East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Project to expand its terminal capacity. Celebrated as part of the centenary of the Turkish Republic, it will...

23.11.2023

CMA CGM reshuffles its Asia-Africa network

The Marseilles-headquartered carrier CMA CGM will revamp its services connecting Asia with West and South Africa, effective from the first week of December. The carrier’s WAX service will now be dedicated to Nigeria, Ghana...

23.11.2023

Chennai Tech Centre opens

Hapag-Lloyd has inaugurated its Technology Centre in Chennai, India, focusing on developing software solutions for the maritime industry. The facility is the result of a joint venture with Indian tech firm Solverminds and will...

22.11.2023

Shifting currents in ship finance

In its Q4 State of Ship Finance Report, Hamburg-based Oceanis highlights significant trends in green shipping finance. It notes that green financing is primarily beneficial for new and modern vessels, often excluding smaller...