Reederei Deymann vessel renewal 
Concordia Damen has begun a major refit of 'Hirschhorn', a dry cargo vessel operated by Germany’s Reederei Deymann. The project, now underway at the yard in Werkendam, involves the full renewal of the aft ship and aims to underline Damen’s expertise in sustainable fleet renewal... more
NPorts unveils Sidas system
Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts) and Marivation have launched 'Sidas' (Smart infrastructure for digitalisation and safety), a digital assistance system that aims to enhance vessel manoeuvring safety at the port of Cuxhaven. Building on the 'SmartKai project', the system creates... more
Rotterdam, Duisburg boost cooperation
The ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg have signed a new letter of intent to strengthen their cooperation on sustainable transport corridors. The agreement, endorsed in the presence of North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister President Hendrik Wüst, aims to accelerate decarbonisation in... more
Dutch solar tech hits sea
Dutch maritime solar specialist Wattlab has completed the first full-scale installation of its 'solar flatrack system' on the 'MV Vertom Tula', a 7,280 dwt diesel-electric cargo ship owned by Vertom. Equipped with 44 solar flatracks totalling 79 kWp, the vessel is the first... more
Damen reports strong 2024
Damen shipyards group reported a strong 2024, with revenue exceeding €3 billion and net profit rising to €58 million from €43 million. The Dutch shipbuilder’s order book reached a record €10.4 billion after securing €5.9 billion in new contracts. Damen delivered 146 vessels,... more
Port of Rotterdam's biodiversity plan unveiled
The port of Rotterdam authority has unveiled its 'Nature Vision' 2025–2050, outlining plans for a nature-inclusive port where economic growth aims to support biodiversity in the Rhine–Meuse Delta. Developed with the Naturalis Biodiversity center, the strategy aligns with the... more
Digital tie-up
Accelleron has partnered with Korean maritime software developer LAB021 to expand the reach of its 'Loreka360°' digital optimisation solutions among Korean markets. LAB021, developer of the Vessellink ship management platform used on more than 700 vessels, is now authorised to... more
Gothenburg breaks container records
The port of Gothenburg has reported it is on course for a record year in 2025, with container volumes rising by 4% in the first three quarters to 709,000 teu – the highest in the port’s history for the period. Growth is driven mainly by imports, while balanced flows have reduced... more
MOL expands Otec plans
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kumejima Town in Okinawa prefecture to advance renewable energy, decarbonisation and tourism initiatives. The collaboration will focus on ocean thermal energy conversion (Otec), CO₂ capture and... more
ACT renews EcoPorts status
Aqaba container terminal (Act) in Jordan has renewed its certification under the 'EcoPorts port environmental review system' (Pers) for the fourth time. A member of EcoPorts since 2013, Act continues to demonstrate commitment to sustainability and environmental performance... more