Integrating data-based catalogue orders 
Shipnet, a maritime technology business based in Norway, has adopted an initiative to drive data-based and transparent catalogue ordering within the maritime supply industry. The integration of Source2Sea's "Punch Out" allows users to access Source2Sea’s... more
Port Miami shore power ready
Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava (second from right) celebrated the launch of shore power at the port of Miami. It allows ships to turn off their engines and plug into landside electrical power while docked, resulting in reduced emissions and noise. "As mayor, I... more
A pilot to streamline container releases
Hapag-Lloyd, Kuehne + Nagel, and Flowfox have initiated a pilot project to automate import container release processes, initially launching in France and Germany. This project aims to streamline and reduce errors in the typically manual release process, which will enhance... more
First megawatt charger in Amsterdam
Shell has put its first megawatt charger into service at the energy transition campus Amsterdam (ETCA), designed for both electric trucks and ships, with a capacity equal to three 350kW fast chargers. The megawatt charger is part of Shell’s investment in electric mobility... more
Rigid sails ready for commercialisation
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has announced the commercialisation of its ‘Rigid Sail’, an energy-saving device that it has developed in collaboration with Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and Akishima Laboratories. The ‘Rigid Sail’, which maintains its wing shape in the wind, acts as an... more
Global trade faces rising protectionism
Industry executives gathered in Montreal at the “Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit” on 13 June, which was organised by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Chamber of Marine Commerce, Canada (CMC), to address global trade challenges. Key issues included rising... more
New ownership for V. Group
V. Group, a global maritime services provider, announced that a consortium led by Star Capital, including Ackermans & van Haaren, will acquire the company from Advent International, pending regulatory approval expected by early autumn 2024. This acquisition aims to... more
China leads in seafarer pay increases
China has experienced the highest increases in seafarer wages among the main seafaring countries in recent years, according to Drewry's latest manning annual review and forecast report. As the second-largest supplier of seafarers to international merchant shipping,... more
MSC to digitalise freight contracts with Nyshex
MSC has partnered with New York Shipping Exchange (Nyshex) to digitalise the performance monitoring of its ocean freight contracts. Nyshex's platform will give MSC real-time insights into its contracts, monitoring key terms, allocations, and service levels, and comparing this... more
GAC opens fresh chapter in New Zealand ports
GAC Group, a provider of shipping, logistics, and marine services, is set to acquire Quadrant Pacific's ship agency business in New Zealand. The acquisition will enable GAC New Zealand to directly manage ship agency services in all ports in the country, thus enhancing its... more