'BlueTechPort' project awarded to joint venture 
The Port of Barcelona has awarded the €52.3 million contract to build its new 'BlueTechPort' to a joint venture comprising Comsa Sau, Vopi4 SA and Comsa Instalaciones y Sistemas Sau. Designed by b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos, the 25,700 m² facility will transform the former... more
HGK Shipping launches AI application
HGK shipping, a European inland shipping company, is accelerating its digital transformation with a new in-house AI application developed in partnership with Cologne-based platform neuland.ai Hub. "Introducing our own AI solution is a decisive step toward becoming a digital... more
Carrier grows Florida footprint
King ocean services has renewed its long-term lease with Port Everglades, extending operations through 2035. Approved by the Broward county board of county commissioners, the agreement includes both five-year option terms and aims to support continued growth following the... more
Young leaders of the sea
Two cadets from the 'MOL Magsaysay maritime academy' (MMma) in the Philippines have been recognised among the country’s ‘Top 10 outstanding maritime cadets’. The event, held in Quezon City, marks the first time cadets from a privately operated maritime academy co-founded by a... more
Joint action for maritime future
The Women’s international shipping & trading association (Wista international) and Bimco, representing 64% of global tonnage, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on diversity, sustainability, and professional excellence in the maritime... more
'Haiteng' 007 joins HK fleet
Indian register of shipping (Irs) has announced the successful delivery of the deck cargo vessel 'Haiteng 007' (IMO 1063504, GT 14,399), built under IRS classification at Qindong Shipyard in China. The project aims to highlight IRS’s technical expertise. The vessel’s owner, HK... more
Fire safety needs real-time awareness
Vessel fires remain one of shipping’s costliest and fastest-growing risks, with Allianz reporting a decade-high number of incidents in 2024. Traditional safety measures – from suppression systems to manual roll calls – are proving insufficient on today’s larger, electrified... more
Lakeway Link adds "Mistral" for daily sailings
Lakeway Link will expand its Baltic service in November with the addition of "Mistral", a sister ship to "Lakeway Express". The 153 m ro-ro vessel, chartered from Godby Shipping, offers 1,624 lane metres – about 110 trailers – and will enable daily weekday... more
Montreal Port expansion moves ahead
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has begun preparatory work for its Contrecœur container terminal, marking a key step in the USD445 million expansion. The contract for all water works has been awarded to the Canadian consortium CTCGP, formed by Pomerleau and Aecon. Initial... more
Researching rust at sea
Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts) is investigating how harbour environments affect the lifespan of steel sheet pile walls. As part of the federally funded 'Nimbus' research project, the port operator is working with the Fraunhofer Institute for operational durability and system... more