German SRO being launched in stages 
German Ports is introducing its new 'secure release order' (SRO) for container imports on 1 October 2025. The digital process, developed by Dakosy and DBH Logistics IT, will be rolled out in three stages, aiming to ensure a smooth transition. In the first phase, shipping... more
Swedish Club expanding in China
The Swedish Club has entered a strategic partnership with Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance, part of China’s Ping An group, to expand its reach in the Chinese maritime market. The agreement, the club’s first of its kind in China, aims to combine international... more
CCTV rules at Indian ports
India has introduced new rules requiring closed-circuit television systems (CCTV) on domestic and international vessels calling at its ports, a move welcomed by the UK-based safety technology firm Zelim. The directorate general of shipping now mandates CCTV installation... more
Telp adds whale guidance
The Swedish Club has added 'right whale advice' to its trade enabling loss prevention programme (Telp), helping members meet Canadian and US rules aimed at protecting endangered whale species. According to the company, vessel strikes remain a major cause of death for the... more
Eimskip renews 'Blue Line'
Eimskip has signed contracts for two 2,280 teu container vessels through its German affiliate Elbfeeder under a ten-year time-charter. The ships, due for delivery in the second half of 2028, will serve the company’s 'Blue Line' between Reykjavík, Rotterdam and Teesport. With... more
New IAPH / WCO guidelines
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and the World Customs organization (WCO) have released revised guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities. First launched in 2023, the new edition adds input from the World Shipping Council and... more
'Grande Auckland' delivered
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the 'Grande Auckland', the second of seven pure car and truck carriers ordered from Shanghai Waigaoqiao shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Trading, part of CSSC. The 200 m vessel, with a beam of 38 m and tonnage of 77,500 t, can carry... more
German inland shipping funds cut
Germany’s 2025 federal budget will see further cuts to the inland shipping fleet modernisation programme. After the draught had already reduced funding from EUR 50 to 40 million, the budget committee lowered the amount by another EUR 6 million for this year. The available... more
Norse adopts Inmarsat technology
Norse Ship Management has selected Inmarsat Maritime’s 'Nexuswave' service to strengthen connectivity on board a bulk carrier. Delivered with partner Station Satcom, the system supports Norse’s digitalisation strategy by enabling real-time engine monitoring and remote access to... more
AI partnership for shipping
Oceanly has partnered with Nagarro to deliver AI-driven fleet performance and digital solutions for the maritime sector. According to Oceanly the collaboration combines the company’s operational data platform with Nagarro’s expertise in AI, ERP integration and large-scale... more