Strengthening multimodal transport solutions 
The German operator Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln (HGK) is strengthening the German Transport Forum (Deutsches Verkehrs-Forum DVF) in the fields of logistics and ports/shipping. The company runs port facilities in Cologne and the surrounding area and offers multimodal transport... more
Study shows that steel corrosion is a major CO₂ threat
Steelpaint, a corrosion specialist based in Germany, has warned the industry that inadequate corrosion protection contributes more to global CO₂ emissions than the aviation sector. Managing director Klaus Müller underlined the fact that premature steel failure leads to... more
First Gemini vessel at London Gateway
DP World London Gateway has welcomed the first vessel from the Gemini Cooperation, an alliance between the shipping lines Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. The ‘Maersk Stadelhorn’ arrived on a call in its ME2/IEX India–Europe service, linking the UK with ports in the rest of Europe,... more
A Japanes first in Zeebrugge
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) advises that it has started using bio-LNG for its LNG-fuelled car carrier "Celeste Ace", marking a milestone in its decarbonisation efforts. On 16 March, the vessel was supplied with 500 t of bio-LNG from Titan Supply$ at the port of Zeebrugge... more
PIL names fourth 14,000 teu LNG dual-fuel vessel
Singapore-headquartered Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its fourth 14,000 teu LNG dual-fuel container vessel, "Kota Embun", at a ceremony in Shanghai. The vessel is the first in PIL’s fleet to feature a bow windshield, designed to improve aerodynamics and... more
Tailwinds for tankers et al 
Wind power ahoy! Bound4Blue has installed one of its e-sails on a tanker from Eastern Pacific Shipping for the first time. According to the manufacturer “the simplicity of the e-sail” represents an advantage for the specific challenges faced by this type of vessel. more
Tarros Group returns to Spain
The Tarros Group has inaugurated a direct service connecting Italy and Spain, with the ‘Vento di Levante’ making its maiden call in Barcelona recently. The fixed-day weekly service offers fast and efficient transit between key Italian ports and Spain. The new route, developed... more
PTP optimises terminal truck operations
The port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia’s largest transhipment hub, has set new productivity records, following the implementation of the ‘Terminal Truck Optimization’ system (TTO) from Kaleris. The system has improved truck scheduling, reducing cycle times by 13% and... more
Grimaldi Group completes GG5G fleet
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the ‘Eco Napoli’, the final vessel in its 14-ship Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) fleet. Built by the Jinling Shipyard in China, the hybrid ro-ro ship is among the most eco-friendly in shortsea shipping. With a capacity for 7,800... more
ShipTracks rebranded ‘Carga’ today
Today, 18 March, ShipTracks, a US provider of maritime intelligence, data analytics, integrations and ESG solutions to the maritime industry, has officially been rebranded ‘Carga’. The new identity follows the company’s expansion after acquiring Oceaneering’s Maritime... more