Funds to focus on drone logistics 
The drone logistics company ADLC has raised around EUR 2 million in seed funding. The organisation will use the funds to “accelerate growth and expand services in the maritime and offshore industry.” Investors in the maritime, logistics and drone industries, including LRM,... plus
First near-zero-emissions RTGs in the Philippines
Eight hybrid rubber-tyred gantries (RTGs) with ‘near-zero-emissions technology’ have arrived in the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), run by International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI). The RTGs were produced by Japan’s Mitsui Engineering &... plus
Shipping giants optimise freight routes
The Gemini Cooperation, a joint venture between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, will commence operations on 1 February, introducing a hub-and-spoke network aimed at improving reliability and connectivity in global shipping. The network, featuring 57 services and 340 vessels, is... plus
Angolan trade hub fortified
The AD Ports Group has commenced operations at the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal in Angola, under a 20-year concession agreement. The group, in partnership with Unicargas and Multiparques, is investing almost USD 380 million to modernise the terminal and develop Noatum... plus
Un nouveau record 
Les porte-conteneurs de plus de 8000 TEU l’emportent. L’organisation internationale de la navigation maritime Bimco annonce un record de commandes de porte-conteneurs. Elle estime en outre que les armements de ligne vont étoffer leurs flottes encore davantage pendant les années... plus
New vessel pioneers sustainable power
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Mol) has taken delivery of the ‘Prima Verde’, the world’s first multipurpose vessel combining marine gas oil propulsion (MGO) with wind-assisted technology. The vessel, built at the Onomichi Dockyard and operated by Mol Drybulk, incorporates ‘JGreeX’... plus
Melbourne terminal investing in green technology
Victoria International Container Terminal (Vict) in the port of Melbourne is expanding capacity and reducing emissions by acquiring four hybrid automatic container carriers (ACCs) from Kalmar. These carriers, equipped with lithium-ion batteries and energy recovery systems,... plus
Complex crane transport from Kobe to New Orleans
AAL Shipping recently transported a 560 t crane from Kobe (Japan) to New Orleans (USA), as part of its Asia-Americas trade lane service. The shipment included a 60 t crane boom and five large grab buckets, requiring meticulous planning, due to the size and complexity of the... plus
Strasbourg accelerates sustainability efforts
The port of Strasbourg has reviewed its 2024 performance and set out its plans for 2025, marking a year of transition with the adoption of its strategic plan for 2024-2028 and the creation of an advisory development council. Despite economic uncertainty, overall traffic... plus
Serein à travers une mer agitée
United Heavy Lift se connecte à une plateforme de routage météo. Syroco, une start-up française Climate Tech, qui soutient la transition énergétique dans le trafic maritime, connecte onze navires d’un prestataire leader de transports maritimes de fret lourd, fret emballé et... plus