DP World in 30-year Tartus redevelopment deal 
DP World has signed a 30-year concession with Syria’s general authority for land and sea ports for the modernisation of the port of Tartus. The USD 800 million project aims to restore Tartus as a regional trade hub connecting Southern Europe, the Middle East and North... more
Reederei Bernd Sibum funded for green upgrades
The shipping line Reederei Bernd Sibum has been awarded funding from the German government for green upgrades to its four Damen Combi Freighters 3850 on order. The government is aiming to reduce emissions in shortsea shipping, with the vessels undergoing a hybrid... more
Outrider unveils safety system for autonomous yard...
Outrider, a leader in autonomous yard automation, has developed the first safety system specifically designed for driverless logistics operations in mixed-traffic trailer yards. The proprietary system aligns with TÜV SÜD’s ‘AV Conformity Framework’ (AVCF), confirming... more
Singapore tops index for twelfth year
Singapore has retained its top position in the 2025 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, marking twelve consecutive years at the summit. Scoring 99.50 out of 100, the city-state is recognised for its strategic location and strong maritime... more
Turning circle to be expanded in Hamburg
To future-proof the port of Hamburg’s container operations, the turning circle leading to the Waltershof port is being widened from 480 m to 600 m. This will ease access for today’s and tomorrow’s containerships and enhance safety and efficiency along the Elbe. Around... more
OrbitMI joins Smart Maritime Council
OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime SaaS software, has joined the Smart Maritime Council to help drive standardisation and collaboration in maritime digitalisation. The US provider aims to support industry-wide interoperability and connected workflows by engaging... more
Seatrade orders reefer newbuilds
Seatrade has ordered two 2,800 teu container vessels from Huanghai Shipyard in Shandong (China), with delivery scheduled from 2027 onwards. Each ship will have around 1,000 reefer plugs and marks the largest vessel ever ordered by the company. The units will complement... more
Australia urged to lead on green shipping fuels
Australia has the potential to become a leading producer of green shipping fuels, according to a keynote address at the Maritime Decarbonisation Summit delivered by Rod Sims, the chairman of the Superpower Institute (TSI), in Melbourne recently. Backed by the IMO’s... more
Joint Mol / Kinetics floating data centre project
The Japanese shipping line Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Mol) has has entered into an agreement with Kinetics, a subsidiary floating power leader Karpowership, to jointly develop a floating data centre platform. The two firms will collaborate to design, construct and deploy a floating... more
WA commits AUD 204 million to ports 
The government of Western Australia is investing AUD 204 million in the federal state’s ports in its 2025–26 budget. The port of Fremantle will receive AUD 88 million for wharf strengthening and AUD 20 million for a new tug facility. Regional upgrades include AUD 35 million... more