A timeline for full scrubber discharge ban 
Sweden will introduce a phased ban on discharges from ship scrubbers. Starting on 1 July 2025, the discharge of wash water from open-loop scrubbers will be banned within Swedish territorial waters, aligning with Denmark's similar restrictions. By 1 January 2029, Sweden will... plus
World’s first rotor sails on capesize vessel
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Vale have retrofitted the world's first capesize bulk carrier, ‘Camellia Dream’, with two Norsepower rotor sails. This innovative step is part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with the vessel expected to achieve a 6-10% reduction... plus
'Vanguard': a breakthrough in river-sea gas transport
HGK Shipping has developed the "Vanguard," the first European river-sea gas tanker designed for transporting liquefied ammonia and CO2, crucial for the hydrogen-based economy. The 125 m vessel is equipped with a diesel-electric "future-fuel-ready" engine... plus
Collaboration on shipping industry standards
Circle has announced a partnership between its subsidiary, Magellan Circle Italy, and the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) to enhance EU funding opportunities and support the digitisation and standardisation of the container shipping industry. Magellan Circle... plus
Cosco: certification for information security
Cosco Shipping Lines has obtained the Tisax (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) certification, which confirms that the company meets the stringent EU automotive industry standards for information security risk control. This certification, which is more... plus
Five new LNG dual-fuel ships to join PIL fleet
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has ordered five new 13,000 teu container vessels equipped with LNG dual-fuel engines, as part of its fleet renewal strategy. The neo-panamax vessels, designed for efficiency, safety, and sustainability, will be built by Hudong Zhonghua... plus
Un pont terrestre pour qui? 
Un projet ferroviaire et routier dans le sud de la Thaïlande. Dans le cadre d’un pas «courageux» vers l’avenir, de l’avis du correspondant de l’ITJ Michael Mackey, le gouvenement thaïlandais déploie de gros efforts pour réaliser un projet de pont terrestre dans le sud du pays... plus
Six firms to assess biomethane use in Hokkaido
A group of organisations, including Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and MOL Sunflower, have launched a joint study on producing and using biomethane from animal manure at dairy farms in Hamanaka Town, Hokkaido. The... plus
Potential ILA strike in US East Coast ports
A strike by the US East Coast port workers' union (ILA), if initiated on 1 October, could severely disrupt container handling, with an estimated 2.3 million teu expected in October. This translates to 74,000 teu impacted daily, including 20,000 empty containers. The backlog... plus
Tecplata: Argentina’s first carbon neutral port
Tecplata, a subsidiary of ICTSI in Argentina, has become the first port in the country to achieve carbon neutral certification. This milestone reflects Tecplata's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, promote renewable energy, and align with ICTSI's broader sustainability... plus