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
Going electric with zero-emission vessels
Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has taken a major step towards sustainable port operations by introducing two fully electric tugboats in Abu Dhabi and the GCC’s first all-electric pilot boat. The ‘Artemis EF-12 Pilot’ features hydrofoiling eFoiler technology, cutting... mehr
WWW sets sail as standalone entity
We Work the Waterways (WWW), founded under Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT), will officially operate as an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organisation from 1 June. WWW focuses on building maritime career awareness among students, educators and communities, and... mehr
Zwei Wege um die Welt 
Santos und Manzanillo. Während Reeder-Riese CMA CGM mit Maersk die Ostküste Südamerikas mit China und Vietnam verbindet, tun sich sieben kleinere Anbieter aus dem Fernen und Nahen Osten zusammen, um die mexikanische Industrie transpazifisch anzuschliessen. mehr
Wan Hai's TTX up and running
Wan Hai Lines has introduced its new Tamil Nadu–Thailand Express (TTX). Operated with four 2,200 teu vessels, the weekly service connects Southeast Asia and east India with improved frequency and port coverage. The rotation includes Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh), Laem Chabang,... mehr
ZIM expands LNG fleet with ten new vessels
ZIM has signed long-term charter agreements for ten 11,500 teu LNG dual-fuel containerships, valued at USD 2.3 billion. Seven vessels will be provided by TMS Group affiliate Containers Ventures Holdings Inc., and three by a company linked to Kenon Holdings. The ships will be... mehr
Ein erster Ausgriff?
Zwei Häfen am Panamakanal an US-Investor. Kaum im Amt, hat US-Präsident Donald Trump angekündigt, den USA die zu Silvester 1999 an Panama zurückgegebene Hoheit über den Panamakanal wieder beschaffen zu wollen. Bestärken dürfte ihn der Eigentümerwechsel zweier Häfen. mehr
Umschlag mit Auftrieb
Umfrage der Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários. Das Ministerium für Häfen und Flughäfen vermeldet einen Rekordumschlag an Brasiliens Häfen. Insgesamt 1,32 Mrd. t Fracht betrug dieser im vergangenen Jahr. Ein Hafen sticht dabei besonders heraus. mehr
Joining IT forces to secure port flows
France PCS and Orange Cyberdefense have announced the deployment of a joint ‘security operations centre’ (SOC) to monitor and protect France’s port community systems, managed by MGI and Soget. These platforms handle 99% of the country’s maritime import and export... mehr