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09.04.2025

Expanding West Africa Service with own ships

Arkas Line is enhancing its West Africa Service (WAS) by deploying only its own vessels, aiming to boost efficiency and expand its regional presence. Four ships, the ‘Mario A’, the ‘Cristina A’, the ‘Jean Pierre A’ and the...

09.04.2025

MPCC and NCL welcome first dual-fuel newbuilding

MPC Container Ships, together with North Sea Container Line and Elkem, has inaugurated the ‘NCL Vestland’ in Haugesund (Norway). The 1,300 teu feeder is the first of two dual-fuel vessels MPCC will welcome in 2025. Operating...

An den Wurzeln packen

Stahlkorrosion bedroht Nachhaltigkeitsziele. Verborgene Umweltkosten: Der deutsche Korrosionsschutzspezialist Steelpaint warnt vor den erheblichen CO₂-Emissionen durch Stahlkorrosion. So verursache unzureichender Schutz mehr...

08.04.2025

Hutchison Ports BEST welcomes Premier Alliance

Hutchison Ports BEST welcomed the "ONE Frontier", the first Premier Alliance vessel, on 3 April. Operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE), the 15,258 teu ship is deployed on the MS2 Asia–Mediterranean service. The...

08.04.2025

CLdN invests in Killingholme

CLdN is making a multi-million-pound investment in its Killingholme terminal on the river Humber, scheduled for completion in late 2026. The project will enhance cargo handling and storage capacity for trailers, containers, tank...

Hafenstaus verschärfen sich

Globale Studie der maritimen Datenplattform Beacon. Die maritime Datenplattform Beacon hat die Entwicklung an 88 Häfen auf der Welt untersucht. Hat sich letztes Jahr bei 34 davon die Situation mit zusätzlichen Wartezeiten um bis...

07.04.2025

Container shipping will be hit hardest – Bimco

Bimco’s chief shipping analyst, Niels Rasmussen, has warned of major consequences following the USA’s announcement of new import tariffs. US import tariffs will rise by nearly 25%, significantly raising costs for businesses...

07.04.2025

Windcoop orders world’s first sail-powered containership

The French shipping company Windcoop has placed a firm order for the world’s first sail-powered containership. Measuring 91.3 m and equipped with three rigid wingsails designed by CWS, the ship will be built by Turkish yard...

07.04.2025

Milwaukee welcomes first international vessel

Port Milwaukee welcomed the Singapore-flagged ‘Patagonman’ as the first international vessel of the 2025 season on 30 March. The ship arrived after unloading cargo in Canada (Sault Ste Marie ON), following its transit through the...

04.04.2025

Class societies to create emissions data standard

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations agency in charge of regulating global shipping, has expanded its ‘IMO Compendium’ to include a new ‘Fuel oil consumption and CII reporting dataset’, with 140...

04.04.2025

Two ONE services open Asian access to Argentina

TecPlata, ICTSI’s terminal near Buenos Aires, is enhancing its connectivity to Asia through Ocean Network Express’ new East Coast South America Express 2 (SX2) and River Plate Express (RPX) services. The SX2 links East Asia...

03.04.2025

Swedish Club adds iceberg alerts to Telp system

The Swedish Club has introduced a new seasonal ‘Iceberg Advisory’ feature to its Trade Enabling Loss Prevention platform (Telp). The system enhances navigational safety by alerting vessels entering zones with high...

03.04.2025

Long-term contract with mystery client

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended its collaboration with “a long-standing automotive customer” through a ten-year logistics contract, starting in April 2027. The agreement includes land-based services such as vehicle...

02.04.2025

Xenos Marine names largest US-built heavylift vessel

Xenos Marine has christened the TX-10,000, the largest heavylift vessel ever built in the USA, at Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston TX. The 297 m long, 310 m wide and 250 m high vessel features a gantry system with a lifting...

02.04.2025

Expanding its networks and capacities

South Carolina Ports will grow its weekly service offerings from 25 to 29 in April, expanding connectivity between Charleston and key global markets. Among the new additions are two first calls from Asia, including the MSC/Zim...

01.04.2025

Dimerco – tariffs, regional shifts, capacities reshaping markets

Dimerco’s latest freight report highlights how new US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are reshaping global trade flows. Many shippers are seeking alternative sourcing options, particularly in Southeast Asia....

01.04.2025

HMM trials 3D printing onboard containership

HMM has launched a pilot project to test onboard 3D printing technology on its 9,000 teu vessel the ‘HMM Green’. The system, known as a ‘3D Printing Digital Workshop’, uses metal powder to produce stainless steel parts with...

01.04.2025

PIL’s new agents from today

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has appointed new general agencies in Malawi and Guatemala, effective 1 April. The move strengthens the Singapore-headquartered shipping line’s regional presence in East Africa and Latin...

Fast alles «im grünen Bereich»

Bilanz und Ausblick der Ports de Normandie. Die Häfen von Ports de Normandie verzeichnen im 2024 einen Anstieg beim Güterverkehr. Im laufenden Jahr möchte sich das Unternehmen unter anderem auf die Dekarbonisierung der Transporte...

31.03.2025

Langh Ship welcomes the ‘Ingrid’

The Finnish shipping line Langh Ship has taken delivery of the ‘Ingrid’, the first in a series of three 1,200 teu container feeder vessels, at PaxOcean shipyard in Zhoushan. The ship was named on 15 March, following the owner...