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... plus
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... plus
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... plus
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... plus
Dualité globale 

Santos et Manzanillo. Tandis que le géant CMA CGM relie la côte est de l’Amérique du Sud à la Chine et au Vietnam avec Maersk, sept compagnies régionales asiatiques s’associent pour offrir un nouveau service transpacifique à l’industrie mexicaine. plus
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,... plus
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... plus
Prise de contrôle 

Deux ports de Panama repris par un investisseur américain. À peine investi, le président Donald Trump a agité la menace de rendre aux États-Unis la souveraineté sur le canal de Panama, restituée à ce pays le 31 décembre 1999. Un changement de propriétaire dans deux ports... plus
Des ports en hausse 

Enquête de l’Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários. Le ministère brésilien des Ports et Aéroports annonce un nouveau record de manutention dans les ports du pays. En 2024, un total de 1,32 milliard de tonnes de marchandises y a été enregistré. Un port en particulier se... plus
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... plus