Tri-partnership for autonomous rail pilot in India 
DP World, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Nevomo have signed a mou to explore autonomous freight transport by magnetic railway lines in India. The agreement covers a 750 m long pilot line in the port of Deendayal in Kandla (Gujerat, India) and will make use of Nevomo’s... more
Port of Bilbao expanding ecosystem monitoring
The Bilbao Port Authority and the University of the Basque Country have renewed their collaboration to continue biomonitoring the port ecosystem. A new four-year agreement, worth EUR 785,000, includes phytoplankton surveillance for the first time, adding to existing studies of... more
Trailer Bridge executes military contract
Trailer Bridge has successfully completed its first mission under a ‘USTransCom Ports’ contract, providing the US army with stevedoring and port operations in Narvik (Norway). The operation supported the redeployment of US military cargo from Nato exercises. As a prime... more
Port of Monrovia now offers 24-hour operations
Liberia’s Freeport of Monrovia has launched 24-hour marine operations, enabling vessels to berth and depart at any time of the day or night. The initiative was driven by the National Port Authority, in partnership with APM Terminals and the Liberia Maritime Authority... more
DP World in 30-year Tartus redevelopment deal
DP World has signed a 30-year concession with Syria’s general authority for land and sea ports for the modernisation of the port of Tartus. The USD 800 million project aims to restore Tartus as a regional trade hub connecting Southern Europe, the Middle East and North... more
Reederei Bernd Sibum funded for green upgrades
The shipping line Reederei Bernd Sibum has been awarded funding from the German government for green upgrades to its four Damen Combi Freighters 3850 on order. The government is aiming to reduce emissions in shortsea shipping, with the vessels undergoing a hybrid... more
Outrider unveils safety system for autonomous yard...
Outrider, a leader in autonomous yard automation, has developed the first safety system specifically designed for driverless logistics operations in mixed-traffic trailer yards. The proprietary system aligns with TÜV SÜD’s ‘AV Conformity Framework’ (AVCF), confirming... more
Singapore tops index for twelfth year
Singapore has retained its top position in the 2025 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, marking twelve consecutive years at the summit. Scoring 99.50 out of 100, the city-state is recognised for its strategic location and strong maritime... more
Turning circle to be expanded in Hamburg
To future-proof the port of Hamburg’s container operations, the turning circle leading to the Waltershof port is being widened from 480 m to 600 m. This will ease access for today’s and tomorrow’s containerships and enhance safety and efficiency along the Elbe. Around... more
OrbitMI joins Smart Maritime Council
OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime SaaS software, has joined the Smart Maritime Council to help drive standardisation and collaboration in maritime digitalisation. The US provider aims to support industry-wide interoperability and connected workflows by engaging... more