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
Shipping moves beyond IMO
Following the IMO’s decision to delay amendments to 'Marpol Annex VI' by one year, NatPower marine has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing decarbonisation without waiting for regulation. The vote, taken at the marine environment protection committee’s extraordinary session in... more
PCTC joins fleet
Grimaldi group has taken delivery of the 'Grande Melbourne', a new ammonia-ready pure car & truck carrier commissioned by Shanghai Waigaoqiao shipbuilding and China shipbuilding trading, subsidiaries of CSSC. Measuring 200 m long with a 38 m beam and 77,500 t gross tonnage,... more
Chiquita invests in cold chain
Carrier Transicold has secured a 1,000-unit order from great white fleet, the ocean transport arm of Chiquita group, for its 'OptimaLine' container refrigeration system featuring controlled atmosphere (CA) technology. According to Carrier Transicold the CA system called... more
ABS expert warns of ransomware risk
Ransomware continues to top the list of maritime cyber threats, according to Michael DeVolld (pictured), Senior Director of maritime cybersecurity at ABS consulting. Despite digital advances, the fundamental risk remains the same, he warns: "Ransomware continues to pose a... more