World's largest battery-driven bulk carrier goes solar 
Berge Rederi has contracted Wattlab to equip the coaster BRF Froan with 96 solar flatracks, generating 172.8 kWp – twice Wattlab's previous project – to power the world's largest battery-powered bulk carrier. The system will be installed in Flushing, Netherlands,... more
APM and Conductix-Wampfler extend collaboration
APM Terminals and Conductix-Wampfler formalised their partnership with a third agreement on 28 October 2025, for the supply of electrification products and services for rubber tyre gantry cranes (RTGs). Signed at Conductix-Wampfler's Shanghai head office, the deal builds on 14... more
deugro delivers components for Uruguayan pulp plant
deugro, collaborating closely with dteq Transport Engineering Solutions, successfully transported critical oversized components for a pulp facility at Uruguay's Punta Pereira terminal. The cargo included units of up to 56, 140 and 150 metric t, shipped from China to Uruguay via... more
Accelleron and Hyundai Marine partner on digital solutions
Accelleron and Hyundai Marine Solution (HMS) have formed a strategic partnership to enhance digital integration for ship management and engine performance. The collaboration will see HMS distribute two Accelleron solutions: 'LOREKA360° Tekomar XPERT' Engine, which monitors... more
UAB-Online hits 1 m digital vessel visits
UAB-Online, a leading platform for digital vessel pre-arrival and terminal operations, has reached over 1 m vessel visits since migrating to the cloud in 2015. The platform creates a dedicated online file for each vessel, enabling users to generate, share and sign key documents... more
European ports lead in sustainability
The 'ESPO Environmental Report 2025' highlights how European ports are advancing sustainability. Based on data from 77 ports across 18 countries, climate change remains the top concern for the fourth year, with 80% of ports setting GHG reduction targets, and 53% addressing... more
Europort 2025 opens in Rotterdam
Europort 2025 in Rotterdam, the 42nd instalment, is sold out, attracting over 1100 exhibitors from 40+ countries. Opening remarks by Marja van Bijsterveldt emphasised cooperation as vital amid industry turbulence, echoing the summit theme: "The Benefits of the Roaring... more
Ned Marine signs exclusive distribution deal
During Europort 2025, Ned Marine Services (NMS) signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Canadian manufacturer Innovative Manufacturing, specialising in anti-corrosive tapes for marine and offshore applications. Under the new partnership, NMS becomes the master... more
Unseenlabs' upcoming satellite launches
Unseenlabs, a French leader in space-based radio-frequency detection, has announced the forthcoming launch of its BRO-17 and BRO-20 satellites aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in November. This “LEVEL TWENTY” mission marks a significant... more
Report shows steady hull and cargo markets
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released its 2025 Stats Report, revealing largely stable conditions in the global marine insurance market for 2024, with total premiums rising 1.5% to USD 39.92 bn. Hull and cargo insurance both showed modest growth –... more