Yang Ming orders methanol-ready containerships 
The Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced the purchase of three 8,000 teu methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, built by Imabari Shipbuilding. Delivery is expected in 2028 or 2029. The move marks the first phase of Yang Ming’s... mehr
Tenders for terminals in northern Angola
The Angolan government has launched an invitation to tender for the 20-year concession to run passenger and cargo terminals in the ports of Cabinda and Soyo, in the northern province of Zaire. Investors have 40 working days from the publication of the notice in the ‘Jornal de... mehr
Marlink launches new cyber-security company
Marlink has established ‘Marlink Cyber’, a company dedicated to addressing growing cyber threats and increasing compliance needs. The new entity merges the expertise of the Norwegian company with the capabilities gained through its acquisitions of Diverto and Port-IT,... mehr
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Wasserstoffbetriebene Kleinstboote statt Lkw. Könnte sich der Betrieb von autonom fahrenden, wasserstoffbetriebenen Kleinstbooten wirtschaftlich lohnen? Eine Forschungsgruppe von der Universität Münster kommt zum Schluss: Ja, jedoch erst ab einer gewissen Distanz. mehr
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 ‘Diane A’ (pictured), each of which can carry 1,600... mehr
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 between Norway and Rotterdam, it’s been chartered... mehr
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Stahlkorrosion bedroht Nachhaltigkeitsziele. Verborgene Umweltkosten: Der deutsche Korrosionsschutzspezialist Steelpaint warnt vor den erheblichen CO₂-Emissionen durch Stahlkorrosion. So verursache unzureichender Schutz mehr Emissionen als die gesamte Luftfahrtindustrie. mehr
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 arrival marks a strengthening of commercial ties between... mehr
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 containers and refrigerated units. Cargo... mehr
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 zu zwei Stunden gegenüber 2023 nur leicht... mehr