NYK purchasing German fintech firm 
NYK has agreed to acquire 100% of Kadmos Holding, a fintech enterprise from Germany that offers end-to-end salary payment solutions for seafarers. Founded in 2021, Kadmos serves shipowners and crew members with digital tools for global payroll management. NYK’s existing... more
Cosco Shipping lands a Chinese triple whammy
Cosco Shipping has delivered China’s first 16,000 teu methanol dual-fuel containership, the ‘Cosco Shipping Yangpu’. Built by Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Yangzhou, it is the first vessel of its kind ordered by a Chinese shipowner, built by a Chinese yard and powered by a... more
Ship recycling convention enters into force
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European shipowners (Ecsa) have welcomed the Hong Kong Convention’s global entry into force today. Adopted by the IMO in 2009, the convention sets international standards for safe and environmentally-sound ship... more
Bound4Blue confirms major fuel savings on LDA ro-ro ship
The wind propulsion tech firm Bound4Blue has reported confirmed daily fuel savings of 1.7 t on the LDA ro-ro vessel 'Ville de Bordeaux', after installing three 'eSail' suction sails on the ship in 2024. A third-party assessment by Bureau Veritas Solutions covering twelve... more
Gulf of Mexico port coping better than West Coast hub
While the port of Los Angeles dramatically lost container volumes in May, Port Houston continued its upward trend in May 2025, handling 381,640 teu – a 5% year-on-year increase. Total volumes for the first five months climbed to 1.84 million teu, up by 4% compared... more
Strategic feeder pact signed
The X-Press Feeders Group has signed two key agreements with Cosco Shipping Lines to improve feeder connectivity and service reliability. Announced in Singapore last week, the cooperation includes a partnership for feeder services in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Latin... more
ClassNK integration for Accelleron
The Swiss marine technology provider Accelleron has enabled direct reporting from its 'Tekomar Xpert' emissions module to the 'ClassNK MRV Portal', allowing shipping companies to submit verified EU MRV and IMO DCS reports at the click of a button. This integration reduces... more
NWSA connects Husky terminal to shore power
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has completed the shore power system at the Husky terminal in Tacoma, with Hapag-Lloyd’s ‘Kuala Lumpur Express’ becoming the first vessel to plug in on 15 June. The Husky terminal thus became the second international cargo facility in the... more
100-day warning for EU ETS deadline
With only 100 days left until the September 30 EU ETS deadline, the Columbia Group has warned shipowners of serious risks. "Fines, access restrictions and reputational damage are imminent," said Philippos Ioulianou, managing director of EmissionLink. By March, under... more
Konecranes wins e-handler order in Bangladesh
Portlink Logistics Centre in Chattogram has ordered two Konecranes E-ACE 6/7 ECC 10 DS electric container handlers, set for delivery by Q3/2025. The units offer zero tailpipe emissions, dynamic lifting, and operation times of 6–12 hours per charge. Each features a regenerative... more