Decarbonising terminals with e-bikes: a caution 
TT Club warns that the increasing deployment of e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorbikes as cleaner alternatives to diesel vehicles in ports and terminals poses notable risks. While these vehicles support decarbonisation efforts, their integration into facilities designed for... more
OOCL's new flagship vessel
OOCL celebrated the naming of its first 16,828 teu container vessel, "OOCL Bauhinia", at Dacks shipyard, marking its first neo-Panamax vessel in a decade. Named after Hong Kong's city flower, the ship underscores OOCL's 55-year connection to the city. With advanced... more
India: monthly liner services to global hubs
AAL Shipping is expanding its focus on the Indian market by enhancing its project heavy lift services, as the recent deployment of the “AAL Kembla” to transport cargo from India to the Americas shows. Operating on AAL's "Europe-Middle East/India-Asia monthly liner... more
Faster trade links for Iraq
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), a multi-purpose cargo facility at the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, welcomed the maiden call of the RCL West India-Gulf (RWG) service in October 2024. Operated by Regional Container Line (RCL) and Bengal Tiger Line (BTL), this service enhances trade... more
Lake Kivu study explores CNG for vessels
HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has delivered a market analysis and pre-feasibility study on switching to compressed natural gas (CNG) for vessels on Lake Kivu (Rwanda) and regional transport vehicles, as part of a collaboration with the Central Corridor Transit Transport... more
Rising demand for eco ships
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has secured an additional order for four 7,900 teu eco-friendly container ships from a European client, valued at KRW 606.7 billion (USD 432 million), bringing its total to eight ships for this year, with a combined value of KRW 1.2... more
Biomethane fuels emission reduction programme
United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels have strengthened their commitment to sustainability with a landmark agreement to supply UECC’s multi-fuel vessels with biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) through 2024 and most of 2025, marking the largest ongoing LBM commitment in... more
Europe’s first electric tugs
The port of Antwerp-Bruges has reached a milestone in its sustainability efforts with the arrival of six energy-efficient tugboats, including the “Volta 1”, Europe’s first fully electric RSD tugboat. Equipped with a 70 t bollard pull and rapid charging capabilities, the... more
LHG forum debates green tech challenges
At its third "Green Port Technologies" forum last week, the Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG) emphasised the need for a diversified approach to sustainable port operations. Managing director Sebastian Jürgens cautioned against solely relying on electric drives,... more
New dual-fuel ship joins Maersk’s fleet
Maersk has officially named its ninth dual-fuel methanol vessel, “A.P. Møller,” during a ceremony in Singapore, marking its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe. This vessel, with a capacity of 16,592 teu, is part of a larger fleet of 18 methanol-powered ships scheduled for... more