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
Navigating shipping's emissions overhaul
Britannia P&I Club and law firm HFW have launched a new article series to help shipowners and charterers navigate complex emissions rules. The materials cover key regulations such as CII, EEXI, EU ETS and FuelEU. With shipping facing fast-evolving environmental... more
One of the largest ships under the German flag
Exactly one month ago, on 23 May, at the port of Rotterdam, Hapag-Lloyd officially named its new flagship, the "Rotterdam Express". At nearly 400 m long and with capacity for 23,600 teu, it ranks amongst the largest and most advanced vessels under the German flag.... more