Columbia, Zhejiang Seaport sign MoU 
Columbia group has entered a strategic partnership with Zhejiang Seaport group. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on 20 October by Mark O’Neil, CEO and President of Columbia Group, and Zhu Miao, General Manager of Zhejiang Seaport group and Ningbo Zhoushan Port... more
DNV explores nuclear propulsion future
DNV’s latest research paper, "Maritime nuclear propulsion: Technologies, commercial viability, and regulatory challenges for nuclear-powered vessels," concludes that nuclear propulsion could become a viable long-term solution for maritime decarbonization. Although... more
Normandy ports spotlight Europe’s transition
Ports of Normandy has brought the regional voice to Brussels, hosting a conference at the European Parliament with MEPs Stéphanie Yon-Courtin (Renew Europe) and Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (S&D) to highlight the role of ports in Europe’s ecological transition and post-2027... more
ICS disappointed over MEPC outcome
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has expressed disappointment after the International Maritime Organization’s extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC ES) in London failed to reach an agreement on a global Net-Zero Framework for... more
New direct Med–Africa route
Arkas Line launches a direct weekly route connecting ports in the East Mediterranean and Italy with destinations in West Africa through its Med Africa Service. The service unites the previous Blue Med Service (BMS) and West Africa Service (WAS). Until now, cargo to Africa... more
UAB-Online joins forces with DPA
UAB-Online, a digital platform for maritime logistics, has announced a strategic partnership with Digital port agency (Dpa), based in the United Arab Emirates, to accelerate its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The collaboration combines UAB-Online’s... more
'BlueTechPort' project awarded to joint venture
The Port of Barcelona has awarded the €52.3 million contract to build its new 'BlueTechPort' to a joint venture comprising Comsa Sau, Vopi4 SA and Comsa Instalaciones y Sistemas Sau. Designed by b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos, the 25,700 m² facility will transform the former... more
HGK Shipping launches AI application
HGK shipping, a European inland shipping company, is accelerating its digital transformation with a new in-house AI application developed in partnership with Cologne-based platform neuland.ai Hub. "Introducing our own AI solution is a decisive step toward becoming a digital... more
Carrier grows Florida footprint
King ocean services has renewed its long-term lease with Port Everglades, extending operations through 2035. Approved by the Broward county board of county commissioners, the agreement includes both five-year option terms and aims to support continued growth following the... more
Young leaders of the sea
Two cadets from the 'MOL Magsaysay maritime academy' (MMma) in the Philippines have been recognised among the country’s ‘Top 10 outstanding maritime cadets’. The event, held in Quezon City, marks the first time cadets from a privately operated maritime academy co-founded by a... more