Half of boxship order book geared for alternative fuels 
As of end August, 534 containerships on order are designed to run on alternative fuels, according to Bimco. These vessels represent 53% of the order book by number and 77% by teu capacity. By 2030, the fleet could reach 837 alternatively fuelled ships with a combined 10.9m teu,... more
AD Ports orders two container ships for Caspian trade
AD Ports Group has awarded a contract to Baku Shipyard in Azerbaijan for the construction of two shallow-draft containerships of 780 teu each, designed specifically for operations in the Caspian Sea. The newbuilds, due for delivery in Q4 2027, will boost containerised cargo... more
DHL Henkel fuel agreement
DHL global forwarding and Henkel have expanded their sustainability partnership with a new agreement to use sustainable marine fuel (SMF) for the majority of Henkel’s seafreight in 2025. Covering around 9,000 teu, the deal is expected to cut transport-related emissions by 4,700... more
Nissen Kaiun backs wind tech
Japanese shipowner Nissen Kaiun has acquired a stake in Dutch wind-assist specialist Econowind, underlining growing interest in fuel-neutral propulsion as the company reported. The Imabari-based company said it selected Econowind for its technology. "Making shipping more... more
Scope 3 efficiency leaders
According to Oceanscore’s latest report, 'Scope 3 at Sea', MSC and OOCL are the most efficient carriers on the Asia–Northern Europe trade lane. Covering January to June 2025, the study shows that carrier choice can affect Scope 3 emissions exposure. MSC, with an 18% share of... more
First commercial vessel at Rijeka Gateway
Croatia's Rijeka Gateway has begun full operations with the arrival of its first commercial vessel, the 'Al Jasrah', and the entry of its first truck. The EUR 380 million joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna group features 400 m of quay, 20 m depth and annual capacity of... more
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