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02.12.2024

E-ship 1 enters global charter market

Enercon and EMS Chartering have partnered to optimise the utilisation of Enercon’s wind-assisted cargo vessel, "E-Ship 1," enhancing its presence on the charter market. This collaboration enables third-party cargo...

29.11.2024

Joint venture to ramp up fleet capacity

PSA Singapore and Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) have formed a joint venture to enhance container terminal operations in Singapore, set to begin by late 2024. The collaboration aims to provide EMC's expanding fleet with...

29.11.2024

Solidarity warehouse supports French aid agencies

The CMA CGM Foundation has launched the “pharma box” and a shared solidarity warehouse, two key projects to address humanitarian and logistical challenges. Developed in partnership with Action Against Hunger, the “pharma box” is...

28.11.2024

Strengthening ties with Chinese automakers

Sallaum Lines is adapting to increased vehicle imports from Chinese OEMs with significant investments in fleet expansion, infrastructure, and local operations. The company has ordered six dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck carrier...

28.11.2024

Solar-powered logistics facility underway

The port of Gothenburg and the Swedish real estate company Castellum have begun constructing a 45,000 sqm logistics facility at Halvorsäng, set to open in 2026. The fully leased building will house medical technology company...

27.11.2024

Barcelona prepares OPS for January ferry rollout

The port of Barcelona has installed its first onshore power supply (OPS) system for ferries at the Grimaldi terminal on Sant Bertran Wharf, set to begin operations in January. This system allows ferries to shut off their engines...

27.11.2024

Fuel blending risks clogging ship systems

Marine fuel issues persist despite the IMO 2020 sulphur cap, with cat fines and fuel compatibility continuing to pose risks to marine engines. Catalytic fines, abrasive byproducts of fuel refining, can damage critical engine...

26.11.2024

Kalmar cranes to cut emissions at Tanger Med

Kalmar has secured an order to supply 20 hybrid straddle carriers to APM Terminals Medport Tangier in Morocco, with deliveries scheduled for Q2 and Q3/2025. The transaction will complement Tanger Med 2’s existing fleet of 65...

26.11.2024

Egypt and UAE partner for East Port Said zone

AD Ports Group has signed a framework agreement with the Egyptian government to explore the development of an economic zone in East Port Said, near the Mediterranean entrance to the Suez Canal. Using a build, operate, and...

25.11.2024

MOU to drive modal shift

PSA Antwerp and Combinant have signed an MOU to enhance connectivity between PSA’s deep sea terminals and the Combinant rail terminal in the port of Antwerp, promoting a modal shift from road to rail. The integrated service...

25.11.2024

Sister port agreement for trade and innovation

The port of Hueneme, California, and the port of Paita, Peru, have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a sister port relationship, supported by the US department of state. The partnership aims to enhance trade,...

22.11.2024

Dual-fuel LNG vessel to decarbonise auto supply

Suardiaz Shipping Lines has partnered with Eastern Pacific Shipping to acquire a dual-fuel LNG-powered PCTC vessel with a 5,500 ceu capacity, set for delivery in Q2/2027. This move is part of Suardiaz's USD 200 million fleet...

22.11.2024

Routine inspection leads to fentanyl seizure

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Norfolk, Virginia, intercepted 117.8 g of fentanyl hydrochloride during a routine inspection of an export container on 8 November. The container, destined for Sierra Leone,...

21.11.2024

Rail bundling cuts costs for shippers

Railport and the port of Antwerp-Bruges have reported positive results from their rail bundling initiative for single wagon load (SWL) transports in the Antwerp port area, launched in January 2024. The system streamlines...

21.11.2024

Biofuel milestone for Arkas Bunker

Arkas Bunker has supplied its eco-friendly biofuel, Bio24F, to Yang Ming’s YM Inventive, marking its first biofuel delivery to a shipowner outside Arkas Line. As Turkey’s first provider of biofuels to receive the international...

20.11.2024

Four good reasons

Sea Lines offers ferries as alternatives to overland transport runs. In 2011 the Turkish shipping company Sea Lines introduced a ro-pax service between Turkey and Ukraine. CEO Joe Lindblom told the ITJ recently how the line’s...

20.11.2024

Fourth super B-class vessel joins AAL fleet

AAL Shipping has celebrated the naming of “AAL Antwerp”, the fourth vessel in its eight-strong, super B-class fleet, marking the halfway point in its fleet expansion programme. The 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift vessel,...

20.11.2024

Inland shipping: a climate-friendly solution

The inland shipping sector plays a crucial role in supporting Germany's energy transition, as it offers an eco-friendly alternative to road and rail transport. However, it faces challenges such as inadequate infrastructure,...

20.11.2024

Tanker saves 50 t of fuel per month

Socatra, Syroco, and Total Energies have showcased significant fuel and emissions reductions on the tanker “Alcyone” using Syroco's weather routing platform combined with rotor sails. Operating on transpacific routes, the 183 m...

19.11.2024

Final approval granted for HHLA takeover

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has secured all regulatory approvals for its voluntary public takeover offer of HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG). Following earlier clearance by the European Commission, the final approval...