Green corridor to link Portugal to Northern Europe 

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has signed an mou with Madoqua Renewables Holding and other global leaders to develop a green corridor linking Portugal to Northern Europe. The initiative aims to decarbonise maritime transport by employing low-emission shipping solutions and... plus
Otago and Napier investing in sustainable dredging 

The Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with New Zealand’s Port Otago and its partner Napier Port for the delivery of a ‘Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger’ 1000 (TSHD 1000). The 60 m vessel, featuring a 1,000 m³ hopper capacity, twin azimuth thrusters and a bow thruster,... plus
Ageing fleet highlights recycling challenges 

At the end of 2024, the global containership orderbook stood at a record 8.3 million teu, up from 7.8 million teu in 2023, with 4.4 million teu contracted during the year, despite record-high deliveries of 2.9 million teu. Large vessels of 8,000 teu or more dominate the... plus
Sustainable e-genset tested in refrigerated transport 

SeaCube has partnered with Greensee to launch green and net-zero reefer leases, setting a new sustainability benchmark in refrigerated transport. The collaboration includes the pilot of Thermo King’s electric genset, called ‘e-coolpac’, a zero-emissions battery-powered solution... plus
Waggons from China arrive in Hamburg 

HHLA Project Logistics (HHLAPL) coordinated its first shipment in the port of Hamburg, marking a milestone in its operations. The subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), which specialises in project cargo for Asia, managed the transfer of six oversized passenger... plus
UECC helps JLR mitigate EU emission compliance costs 

Luxury vehicle manufacturer JLR has joined UECC’s ‘Sail for Change’ initiative, leveraging low-carbon liquefied biomethane (LBM) to decarbonise its logistics chain. JLR is the fourth automaker to adopt this programme, which uses LBM supplied by Titan Clean Fuels to cut... plus
AD Ports boosts global reach 

The AD Ports Group concluded 2024 with significant growth, solidifying its position as a global trade and logistics leader. Key milestones include the inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, boosting capacity by 23%, and the integration of Noatum’s assets, enhancing... plus
Restructured Mediterranean routes 

Arkas Line is expanding its global shipping network with the launch of its India Med service (IMS) on 10 February, linking the Mediterranean and Indian markets. Operated with four vessels with capacities of 2,500-2,800 teu (which will increase to five in June), the IMS will... plus
Courant terrestre au terminal Grimaldi 

Le port de Barcelone booste la fourniture d’électricité. Avec la mise à disposition de systèmes d’approvisionnement en courant terrestre au terminal Grimaldi à Barcelone (le terminal le plus proche de la ville), le compte à rebours est lancé pour le raccordement des premiers... plus
500 M. d’EUR/an 

Espoirs et exigences des ports de mer allemands. La fédération des entreprises portuaires allemandes (ZDS) plaide pour une politique portuaire plus ambitieuse de Berlin et accroît ses exigences en matière de subventions publiques. Claudia Behrend, correspondante de l’ITJ, a... plus