CTW handles millionth container 
Eurogate’s Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) has surpassed the one million mark for the first time in a single year. On 18 September, the millionth container was handled at the German deepwater port. The box, shipped by Hapag-Lloyd from China, contained machinery parts for... more
Cape Town port boosts capacity with new RTGs
The Port of Cape Town has taken delivery of nine new rubber-tyred gantries (RTGs), marking a milestone in Transnet Port Terminals’ upgrade of the Cape Town Container Terminal. The state-of-the-art cranes, fitted with anti-sway technology, are already improving operations by... more
MOL starts biofuel voyage
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has started the first biofuel-powered voyage of its capesize bulk carrier 'Lambert Maru', chartered to Anglo American. The vessel bunkered in Singapore on 14 September with a B30 blend of biodiesel, containing 30% biomass from sources such as used... more
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