AI no match yet for marine engineers, warns CMT 
Condition Monitoring Technologies (CMT) has issued a strong reminder that artificial intelligence should not be used in isolation for marine engine diagnostics. While AI can process vast amounts of data, it lacks the sensory and intuitive capabilities of human engineers, says... mehr
PIL welcomes its first 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel vessel
Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named "Kota Oasis", the first of four 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel containerships from its new "O" Class series, at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China. The vessel is part of PIL’s long-term strategy to... mehr
Adding capacities in the Visayan Islands
The Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) in Iloilo (Philippines) has welcomed SITC Container Lines’ revamped China-Philippines Express 7 service (CPX7), now offering weekly calls since last month. The maiden call by the ‘SITC Yokohama’ marked the start of regular sailings... mehr
Carbon-neutral voyages are almost possible
Odfjell’s chemical tanker "Bow Olympus" is completing a milestone voyage across the Atlantic using wind-assisted propulsion and 100% sustainable biofuel. Real-time data confirms that the vessel saves about five tons of fuel daily, reducing CO₂ emissions by 15 t per day... mehr
Helsingborg halves rehandles with new TOS
The Port of Helsingborg in Southern Sweden has cut container rehandles by 50% after introducing the N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) from Kaleris, significantly enhancing terminal efficiency. As the country’s second-largest container hub, the port now benefits from dynamic... mehr
Nabtesco and DeepSea achieve fuel savings
Japanese shipowner Eastern Car Liner (ECL) has reported a 3.4% reduction in fuel consumption following the deployment of Nabtesco’s Telegraph Agent™ and DeepSea Technologies’ AI tool "Cassandra" on the car carrier "Malaysia Grace". The automated system... mehr
Japan still third-largest ship-owning country – Bimco
Japan remains the world’s third-largest ship-owning nation, controlling 12% of global dwt capacity and home to 604 shipowners. While Tokyo dominates nationally with 48% of Japanese tonnage and hosts giants like MOL, NYK and K Line, it is Imabari that surprises as a global... mehr
Three partners to optimise transhipment in Abidjan
Earlier this month, the Port Autonome d’Abidjan (PAA), Abidjan Terminal and Côte d’Ivoire Terminal signed a strategic agreement to harmonise the handling of transhipment traffic between the two terminals. The signing ceremony took place at the PAA headquarters in the presence of... mehr
Barnacle biofouling threatens decarbonisation efforts
A new study by I-Tech highlights the scale of barnacle biofouling on ship hulls and its impact on emissions. Such fouling can increase fuel consumption by up to 36%, leading to an estimated 110 million t of excess CO₂ emissions and USD 15 billion in extra fuel costs per... mehr
NSSL expands electric yard truck fleet
National Shunt Service (NSSL) is further accelerating its sustainability goals by expanding the deployment of its electric shunt trucks from Orange EV at various sites in Canada and the USA. The move follows the successful integration of the ‘e-Triever’ and ‘Husk-e’ models... mehr