Tallest quay cranes in the Americas 
Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), the Mexican unit of International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) headquartered in Manila (Philippines), has enhanced its terminal with two quay cranes and four hybrid RTGs, delivered on 11 May. Standing 60 m tall, the quay cranes are the... mehr
Great Lakes milestone for BBC Chartering
BBC Chartering’s multipurpose freighter "BBC Houston" has successfully completed its first transit into the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, marking a debut for the "LakerMax" vessel class. After passing inspection in Montreal, the ship entered the St.... mehr
Royal Arctic Line phases out heavy fuel oil early
Greenland’s Royal Arctic Line has announced it will stop using heavy fuel oil (HFO) well ahead of the 2029 IMO ban, setting a strong precedent for Arctic shipping. The Clean Arctic Alliance welcomed the move, highlighting its impact on preventing spills and cutting black carbon... mehr
DP World extends UK carbon inset scheme
DP World has extended its pioneering 'UK Carbon Inset Programme' to the end of 2025, after over 150,000 import containers were registered in the first four months. The initiative, launched in January, rewards cargo owners with 50kg CO₂e credits per container handled at DP... mehr
IRS hosts seminar on sustainable ship recycling
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) held a high-level seminar in Bhavnagar to prepare the domestic recycling sector for the entry into force of the Hong Kong Convention this June. Titled "Sustainable Ship Recycling: Charting India’s Course to Global Leadership", the... mehr
Eine Taufe der Superlative 
Xenos Marine tauft sein neu erworbenes Schiff auf den Namen TX-10 000. Mit seiner Tragfähigkeit von bis zu 10 000 t war es bereits an der Demontage der 2019 gekenterten Golden Ray beteiligt. mehr
First remote-controlled barge test in Germany
/HGK Shipping has received Germany’s first official approval to test remote-controlled inland vessels on its canal network. Federal transport minister Patrick Schnieder handed over the permit to HGK CEO Steffen Bauer on 13 May in Berlin. The pilot project applies to a coupled... mehr
Sweden and Seychelles partner for green port of Victoria
The Seychelles Ports Authority and the Rise Research Institutes of Sweden have signed a landmark agreement to transform the port of Victoria into a model for climate-smart maritime infrastructure. The deal, effective through to 2030, will align Victoria’s development with... mehr
China’s first automated mooring system goes live
Dubai-based Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure has secured a contract to supply its ‘AutoMoor’ automated mooring system to a major Chinese container terminal, marking the first deployment of this rope-free technology in China. Designed to streamline vessel docking, it will... mehr
Chittagong, Kingston, Tema head global port delay rankings
Beacon’s April Port Performance Report reveals rising inland congestion across global terminals. Chittagong (pictured) leads the global delay chart, with vessels waiting over four days at anchor and containers dwelling more than nine days - seriously impacting South Asian export... mehr