Montreal Port expansion moves ahead 
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has begun preparatory work for its Contrecœur container terminal, marking a key step in the USD445 million expansion. The contract for all water works has been awarded to the Canadian consortium CTCGP, formed by Pomerleau and Aecon. Initial... more
Researching rust at sea
Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts) is investigating how harbour environments affect the lifespan of steel sheet pile walls. As part of the federally funded 'Nimbus' research project, the port operator is working with the Fraunhofer Institute for operational durability and system... more
Electric lift for Italy’s ports
Liebherr has delivered four new mobile harbour cranes to Italy, further expanding its presence across key ports. Two electrically driven LHM 550 units are heading to IPM Bari to handle grain for the regional food industry, while La Nuova Meccanica Navale in Naples adds an LHM... more
Spliethoff confirms fatality
Dutch shipping company Spliethoff has confirmed the death of a crew member from the 'Minervagracht', who succumbed to injuries sustained during the houthi attack on the vessel in the Gulf of Aden (pictured) on 29 September. The company expressed its "deepest... more
Ford gains verified reductions
United european car carriers (Uecc) has received certification for cutting 2,379 t of CO₂e in 2024 on Ford of Europe shipments through the use of biofuels. The proof of allocation certificate, issued by verification firm EnviroSense, confirms emissions reductions achieved across... more
MOL cuts methane slip
Mitsui O.S.K. lines (MOL), Kanadevia and Yanmar power solutions have achieved a 98% reduction in methane slip during onboard trials of LNG-fuelled vessels – significantly exceeding the initial 70% target. The demonstration, part of Japan’s green innovation fund project led by... more
Valenciaport targets cleaner air
Fundación Valenciaport has joined the 'Life PMFree-ports' project to reduce particulate emissions in bulk terminals. Led by Spain’s Institute of Ceramic Technology (ITC-AICE), the €1.6 million initiative is co-financed by the EU’s Cinea life programme and aims to improve air... more
Irs unveils digital twin
The Indian register of shipping (Irs) has launched a virtual twin solution for ships’ life cycle assessment and 3D classification, developed on Dassault Systèmes’ 3Dexperience platform. The rollout marks a step in Irs’s digital transformation, offering shipowners, operators and... more
Fourth vessel joins Grimaldi service
The Grimaldi group has strengthened its ro-ro service between Trieste and Gemport by adding a fourth vessel, the 'Eurocargo Roma' (pictured), aiming to meet rising demand. From 4 October, the 250-unit ship will operate four regular weekly sailings, joining the 'Eco Malta', 'Eco... more
WEC upgrades Iberia service
WEC Lines has reported it has enhanced its container service linking Bilbao with the United Kingdom and Ireland by adding a second vessel and new ports of call. The service, now operating as NWC Spain, offers faster weekly rotations aiming to offer an alternative to road... more