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20.03.2024

Advancing hydrogen collaboration

The port of Gothenburg has partnered with Hitachi Energy and Skanska to implement a hydrogen collaboration project in a significant step towards sustainable infrastructure development. The project features the use of a...

19.03.2024

Shipowners finding a new role

In conversation with Andreas Stepan, spokesman for the association of Austrian shipping agents. The dangers on the Suez Canal route have had a strong impact on sea freight rates. Shippers are increasingly seeking direct contact...

19.03.2024

DP World reports 2023 financials

DP World has announced its financial results for 2023, which show a 6.6% revenue growth to USD 18,250 million and a 1.9% uptick in adjusted ebitda to USD 5,108 million. The company's profit for the year decreased by 17.7% to USD...

19.03.2024

Testing eco-friendly sails

Smart Green Shipping has initiated on-land testing of Fast Rig, a wing sail designed to cut shipping emissions by up to 30%. Developed collaboratively and financially supported by MOL Dry Bulk, the economic development agency...

19.03.2024

'P&O Liberté' begins Dover-Calais sailings

P&O Ferries has launched the 'P&O Liberté', its second hybrid vessel, for commercial sailings between Dover and Calais. Designed for the English Channel, the 'P&O Liberté', along with its sister ship 'P&O...

19.03.2024

ONE enters EU emissions trading

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has completed its first European Union allowances (EUA) transaction with BNP Paribas, marking a significant step in complying with the EU emissions trading system (EU-ETS). Since 1 January 2024,...

18.03.2024

Discussing anti-GHG measures with the IMO

The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) is taking an active part in the 16th meeting of the IMO's intersessional working group on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships (ISWG-GHG 16) and the...

18.03.2024

Hapag-Lloyd rolls out tracking API

The Track & Trace API is designed to improve shipment tracking for customers. The API, which became available in March 2024, provides detailed information on shipments, equipment, and transport events for bookings with...

18.03.2024

First 20,000 teu in Genoa

Cosco Shipping is enhancing its Asia Mediterranean service (AEM1) by adding four 400 m long giants, with the ‘Cosco Shipping Aries’ to make regular calls at the port of Genoa, starting on 19 March. Cosco Shipping is thus the...

15.03.2024

New record in Philadelphia

The CMA CGM ‘Marco Polo’ is the largest vessel ever to visit the port of Philadelphia in its 300-year history. The vessel, 396 m long and with a capacity to carry 16,020 teu, is deployed in CMA CGM’s Namex service and connects...

15.03.2024

RMI Registry's 20-year record

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry has achieved the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG’s) ’Qualship 21’ status for 20 consecutive years, a unique feat globally. This recognition reflects the registry’s...

15.03.2024

Wärtsilä enhances nautical training in UAE

Wärtsilä has supplied its latest simulator technology to the Sharjah Maritime Academy in the United Arab Emirates. This advanced simulation facility, recently inaugurated, strengthens the academy's position as a global maritime...

14.03.2024

Get ready for ICS2

The EU's new import control system (ICS2) for security and risk prevention is entering its next phase, with implementation starting in June for sea freight imports from third countries. Shipping companies must implement the...

14.03.2024

A Welcome for three dollars

Elcome International has introduced ‘Welcome’, a new pay-as-you-go satellite internet service for ships and offshore installations worldwide, powered by Starlink. It offers high-speed, low-latency internet access without fixed...

14.03.2024

A new HQ for West Asia

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has established its new West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai, aiming to enhance its presence and growth in the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and East Africa markets. The new office will...

13.03.2024

Circular economy initiative in Belgium

The ports of Ostend and Liège have signed a letter of intent to increase collaboration and the exchange of information, particularly concerning the future dismantlement of offshore wind turbines in the North Sea. Belgium has...

13.03.2024

Developing sustainable shipping corridors

The Port Authority of Bilbao and Portsmouth International Port have signed an MOU to collaborate on developing green and digital shipping corridors. The partners seek to boost freight and passenger transport between their ports,...

13.03.2024

Digital transformation in maritime trade

Kale Info Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based community platforms for the logistics industry, has joined the American Association of Port Authorities (Aapa) to drive digital transformation in maritime trade. The...

12.03.2024

Iraqis visit AD Ports

AD Ports Group, a global logistics facilitator, welcomed an Iraqi delegation to debate strategic transport and logistics issues. The delegation, led by Iraq's minister of transport, Razzaq Muhaibas Al-Saadawi, discussed projects...

12.03.2024

Terminal expansion in Singapore

PSA Singapore is expanding its Jurong Island Terminal (JIT) to meet the growing demand for sustainable, efficient, and resilient supply chain solutions from industries based on the island. Located on the northwestern seafront of...