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
Ictsi renews Subic deal
International container terminal services (Ictsi) has secured a 25-year extension for its two Subic Bay concessions, covering the operation of new container terminals 1 and 2. The agreements with the Subic Bay metropolitan authority (SBma) run until 2058 and were signed by Ictsi... more
'OneOcean' brand launched
Lloyd’s register has launched 'OneOcean', a global brand integrating LR OneOcean and Ocean Technologies group. The initiative combines digital maritime solutions with training and crew management expertise, aiming to reduce fragmentation and improve operational efficiency.... more
China–UAE auto link
AD Ports group and China’s SPG Yantai Port have signed a preliminary strategic agreement to develop green automotive industrial parks. The partnership aims to create a China–Middle East–Africa automotive logistics corridor, combining infrastructure and expertise to support trade... more
DP World wins legal dispute against Djibouti
The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has ruled that Djibouti’s 2018 seizure of the Doraleh container terminal from DP world was unlawful. The case, brought against port operator Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA), concluded without damages awarded against the company, as... more
PortLab hosts final showcase
Bilbao Portlab has hosted the final demonstration of two projects funded under the second Ports 4.0 call in the commercial category. According to the port the event highlighted advances by Navozyme maritime technologies and Clcircular, focused on digitalisation and efficiency in... more
U-Ming adopts wind power
U-Ming marine transport has completed the installation of four rotor sails on its 325,000 dwt very large ore carrier 'Grand Pioneer'. According to its own information the Taiwanese shipowner is the first in the country to adopt the wind-assisted propulsion technology, supplied... more