Naming a superlative 
Xenos Marine recently named its newly-acquired ship, the TX-10,000. It has a deadweight capacity of 10,000 t and was involved in the famed dismantling of the Golden Ray, which capsized in 2019. more
First remote-controlled barge test in Germany 
/HGK Shipping has received Germany’s first official approval to test remote-controlled inland vessels on its canal network. Federal transport minister Patrick Schnieder handed over the permit to HGK CEO Steffen Bauer on 13 May in Berlin. The pilot project applies to a coupled... more
Sweden and Seychelles partner for green port of Victoria
The Seychelles Ports Authority and the Rise Research Institutes of Sweden have signed a landmark agreement to transform the port of Victoria into a model for climate-smart maritime infrastructure. The deal, effective through to 2030, will align Victoria’s development with... more
China’s first automated mooring system goes live
Dubai-based Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure has secured a contract to supply its ‘AutoMoor’ automated mooring system to a major Chinese container terminal, marking the first deployment of this rope-free technology in China. Designed to streamline vessel docking, it will... more
Chittagong, Kingston, Tema head global port delay rankings
Beacon’s April Port Performance Report reveals rising inland congestion across global terminals. Chittagong (pictured) leads the global delay chart, with vessels waiting over four days at anchor and containers dwelling more than nine days - seriously impacting South Asian export... more
Anemoi and partners launch rotor sail design study
Anemoi Marine Technologies has joined forces with Hafnia, Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), and DNV in a new joint development project to advance rotor sail integration for future vessel designs. The initiative focuses on the safe and efficient implementation of... more
Banking on maritime
A groundbreaking partnership agreed upon will see the Puyallup Indians team up with the Northwest Seaport Alliance to develop a new terminal in the port of Tacoma in the US state of Washington. The aim is to expand the hub’s handling capacities and to further strengthen maritime... more
Maritime tech partnership launched
Flying Fish, a Dutch innovator in maritime mobility solutions, has signed an investment and partnership agreement with Sweden’s CPAC Systems AB, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group. The Delft-based company is known for its "waterborne mobility and integrated software and... more
Handling two car carriers at new berth
The Port of East London (South Africa) achieved a major milestone three weeks ago, on 25 April 2025, with the simultaneous docking of two pure car carriers – the "MV Silver Sun" and "MV Martorell Ace" – at its newly deepened West Quay berth. The upgraded... more
CMA CGM optimises Latin America trade
CMA CGM is enhancing its Asia–Mexico–South America service portfolio with major updates to three loops. The M2X service will now include a direct call at Buenaventura and improved access to West Coast Central America via new MAYA loops, connecting Balboa, Corinto, Puerto Caldera... more