Measuring wind conditions in real time 
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Metro Weather have launched a demonstration experiment on the route between Tokyo and Fukuoka using Doppler lidar, a long-range wind condition measurement device installed on the ro-ro vessel “Musashi Maru”. It is the first Doppler lidar to be... plus
The countdown for OPS in Barcelona is on
The port of Barcelona’s first OPS for container vessels has arrived at the Best terminal, marking the start of the countdown to connect the first ships. The OPS substation, assembled by Denmark's Powercon company, will allow up to two container ships to be connected... plus
Duisport merges logistics services
Duisport will merge its subsidiaries Duisport Agency, Facility Logistics, and Bohnen Logistik into a new unit dubbed ‘Duisport Logistics & Port Services’ (DLPS). It will offer a wide range of services, including intermodal transport, container storage, contract logistics,... plus
Finnlines: a dip in 2023
The shipping company's financial statement for 2023 showed an 8% decrease in revenue compared to 2022, with ebitda at EUR 166.3 million (-24.8% vs 2022). The company transports a third of the 1 million trucks carrying goods between Finland, Sweden, and Continental Europe... plus
Arkas Line expands TLS route
Arkas Line has added the port of Mersin to the Turkey–Levant route in its network, to enhance its operational efficiency and customer services. The addition will provide connections to the Black Sea and North Africa from Mersin, a crucial maritime departure point for Turkey.... plus
Melbourne Port welcomes Vict upgrade
Victoria International Container Terminal (Vict), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) and Australia's first fully automated container terminal, has completed phase 3A of its expansion project at the Port of Melbourne. This upgrade allows Vict to... plus
Partnership for eco-friendly seas
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has partnered with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to develop autonomous and green energy vessels. Signed on 2 March 2024, the MOU aims to enhance innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry. IRS will provide... plus
Chinese ports visit Bilbao's wind power hub
A Chinese delegation from the ports of Yantai and Shandong, accompanied by representatives of Nordex Acciona, recently visited the port of Bilbao and Consignaciones Toro y Betolaza terminal. They were briefed by Andima Ormaetxe, director of operations, commerce and... plus
Le prix des artères obstruées 
Les effets des goulets d’étranglement maritimes croissants: analyses et chiffres. L’année 2024 a effectivement été marquée par un début turbulent attendu dans la navigation hauturière. La vision de Lesseps est soumise au test de résistance car un assouplissement des goulets... plus
Wärtsilä & EBDG cut port emissions
Technology group Wärtsilä has entered into a collaboration agreement with naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) to enhance the clean harbour alternative mobile power (Champ) barge design. This solution, incorporating Wärtsilä's... plus