Marco Polo unveils 'CSOV Plus' 
Marco Polo Marine has partnered with Salt Ship Design to develop and construct the first 'commissioning service operation vessel plus' ('CSOV Plus'), to be built at the company’s Batam shipyard. The vessel is the first of its kind designed from the keel up for dual operations in... more
Iumi targets sexual misconduct
At the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance (Iumi) in Singapore, delegates were told that marine insurers must play an active role in eradicating sexual misconduct. Charles Fernandez, chair of the Iumi legal and liability committee, said the sector... more
Gothenburg gains second Asia link
The port of Gothenburg now has two direct container services to Asia, following the Gemini Alliance’s decision to extend its Asia–Europe loop to Sweden. On 4 September, the 18,270 teu 'Morten Maersk' (pictured) was the first vessel to call under the new arrangement, adding to... more
Mol renews UK partnership
Mol (Europe Africa) has renewed its corporate partnership with Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG), a collaboration first established in August 2024. The company, part of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is the first Japanese shipping group to conclude such an agreement, aimed at strengthening... more
M&M opens maritime hub in Fujairah
Militzer & Münch has opened an office in Fujairah (United Arab Emirates), aiming to strengthen its maritime logistics services. The site, active since mid-August, focuses on ship supplies, spare parts logistics and complementary services. Located in the Fujairah anchorage... more
TecPlata links to Ushuaia
TecPlata, International Container Terminal Services Inc's Buenos Aires box hub, has launched a maritime service to Ushuaia, in cooperation with Patagonia Shipping Lines (PSL). The connection began on 29 August with the arrival of the 'Argentino II' and creates a logistics... more
Wallenius and Hansen present ro-ro design
Wallenius Marine and Knud E. Hansen have unveiled a new ro-ro concept at the 'Donsö Shipping Meet', based on the Sleipner PCTC design and data from the vessels 'Future Way' and 'Way Forward'. The 170 m ship features an engine room located in the bow, freeing space for 2,720... more
'Sea trains' secure funding
The Geneva-based start-up Fly-Box has secured nearly CHF 3 million in pre-seed funding to advance trials of its foil platforms designed for short-distance container transport, as the investment promotion agency for Western Switzerland (GGBa) has reported. Founded in 2023... more
"Not a single nail will arrive"
Dockworkers at the port of Genoa are threatening to halt all shipments to Israel. This comes in the wake of the Israeli minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announcing that humanitarian activists transporting aid for Gaza on the "Samud flotilla" will be... more
Suicide prevention at sea
The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) has partnered with Pacific Basin shipping to provide suicide prevention training for its crews. From August 2024 to June 2025, nearly 650 Pacific Basin seafarers in the Philippines completed the 'Safetalk' course, designed to help participants... more