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
Damen Shiprepair Brest achieves milestone
Damen Shiprepair Brest has celebrated the completion of its fiftieth cruise ship project since joining the Damen Shipyards Group in 2012, highlighting its growing role in advancing sustainable maritime practices. Positioned near the English Channel and equipped with large-scale... more
Reederei Deymann vessel renewal
Concordia Damen has begun a major refit of 'Hirschhorn', a dry cargo vessel operated by Germany’s Reederei Deymann. The project, now underway at the yard in Werkendam, involves the full renewal of the aft ship and aims to underline Damen’s expertise in sustainable fleet renewal... more
NPorts unveils Sidas system
Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts) and Marivation have launched 'Sidas' (Smart infrastructure for digitalisation and safety), a digital assistance system that aims to enhance vessel manoeuvring safety at the port of Cuxhaven. Building on the 'SmartKai project', the system creates... more
Rotterdam, Duisburg boost cooperation
The ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg have signed a new letter of intent to strengthen their cooperation on sustainable transport corridors. The agreement, endorsed in the presence of North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister President Hendrik Wüst, aims to accelerate decarbonisation in... more
Dutch solar tech hits sea
Dutch maritime solar specialist Wattlab has completed the first full-scale installation of its 'solar flatrack system' on the 'MV Vertom Tula', a 7,280 dwt diesel-electric cargo ship owned by Vertom. Equipped with 44 solar flatracks totalling 79 kWp, the vessel is the first... more