Dover-Calais partnership to cut freight times 
P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries have officially launched their ‘turn-up and go’ space charter agreement on the Dover-Calais route, after successful trials this summer. This new partnership makes freight handling more efficient by ensuring ships that are fully loaded at peak... more
Cosco launches new generation of green vessels
Cosco Shipping has contracted to build twelve 14,000 teu dual-fuel methanol container vessels as part of its commitment to green and low-carbon development. These advanced vessels, featuring cutting-edge design and technology, will significantly reduce greenhouse gas... more
Valenciaport sees rise in Australian trade links
Trade between Valenciaport and Australia saw significant growth in June this year, with exports rising by 13.75% compared to June 2023. Valenciaport now maintains commercial relations with eleven Australian ports, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Key exports to... more
Offshore wind projects boost SOV market
The rapid expansion of offshore wind development, with turbines being installed in remote and challenging environments, has amplified the demand for service operation vessels (SOVs) equipped with flexible solutions for maintenance. Vestdavit, a Norwegian supplier, is meeting... more
Containership fires trigger TT safety alert
TT Club, an international freight and logistics insurance provider, is urging greater diligence and improved communication throughout the global supply chain following a recent increase in containership fires. Four major incidents involving ships like 'Northern Juvenile' and... more
E-sail technology set to cut costs and emissions
The Amasus-owned “Eems Traveller” will dock at the port of Hamburg during the maritime trade fare SMM 2024 to be held early next month. The ship features Bound4Blue’s e-sail technology, a wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) designed to cut fuel use and emissions. The... more
Tecplata expands capacity
Tecplata, a container terminal near Buenos Aires, has successfully dredged its marine channels to 10 m, setting a standard for the city’s terminals. Tecplata’s next aim is to deepen its access channel to 14 m, further enhancing its competitiveness. Tecplata is strategically... more
New Singapore base for Daphne Technology
Daphne Technology has launched a new subsidiary, Daphne Technology Singapore, to serve as the central hub for its maritime operations in Asia-Pacific. The aim is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable maritime practices, focusing on reducing methane slip and other emissions.... more
Shore power initiative launched in India
Gateway Terminals India (GTI), also known as APM Terminals Mumbai, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) to pilot shore power supply (SPS) technology. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from vessels during port stays... more
A twelfth mega vessel for OOCL
Orient Overseas Container Line (Oocl) celebrated the naming of its twelfth and final vessel in the 24,188 teu series, "OOCL Portugal," at a ceremony held at the Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co. (Nacks) shipyard. This marks the completion of OOCL's... more