Scandlines' eco "Futura" ferry 
Scandlines' new zero-emission freight ferry, the "Futura," made its first appearance on water at the Cemre Shipyard in Turkey on 25 November 2023. This eco-friendly vessel is set to operate on the Fehmarnbelt route between Germany and Denmark starting in 2024.... more
Low-carbon H2 plant for the Seine axis
Haropa Port and Verso Energy have agreed to establish a low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic fuels production plant in Grand-Quevilly, France. Slated for operation by 2029, the EUR 500 million project will produce over 50,000 t of hydrogen annually and create new opportunities... more
PNG's big day
ICTSI's South Pacific terminals, SPICT in Lae and MIT in Motukea, Papua New Guinea, marked a significant milestone by servicing the largest container ship to call at the ports in the region. The "Kota Gabung", a 2,754 teu gearless vessel operated by Mariana Express... more
Port of Lobito embraces the future
The IMO-Singapore Swift project culminated with the handover of a new Maritime Single Window (MSW) system to the Port of Lobito, Angola. The digital platform enables to submit ship clearance information electronically via a single portal, meeting the mandatory Maritime Single... more
Setting standards for implementing the MSW
Malaysia is at the forefront of global efforts to implement the Maritime Single Window (MSW) ahead of the International Maritime Organisation's mandatory deadline of 1 January 2024. Now, Dagang Net Technologies, which operates the country's National Single Window for Trade... more
Saudi Ports' container handling leaps
In October 2023, Saudi Ports, managed by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), reported a 5.31% increase in container handling, reaching 741,905 teu compared to the previous year. The number of export containers rose by 9.72%, while imported containers showed an uptick of... more
PCT in India in operation
In India, the new Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) will be operated by the port authority Red Sea Gateway Terminal International, a Saudi Arabian company. The Bay Terminal project will enable the processing of ships with a capacity of 6,000 teu and a draft of 10-12 m. Located at... more
ONE's wind power trial
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has initiated a trial to evaluate wind propulsion technology, collaborating with Econowind, to install two Ventofoil wind assist devices on the "MV Kalamazoo". The Ventofoils are designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by... more
AAL sets eco-surcharge
AAL Shipping has introduced an 'EU ETS Surcharge' to offset costs from the EU's new carbon emissions trading rules starting in January 2024. The additional fee will apply to all cargoes on AAL-operated vessels to or from European ports and be separate from standard freight... more
MIP's 38% capacity expansion
Mersin International Port Management (MIP) in Turkey has launched the USD 455 million East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Project to expand its terminal capacity. Celebrated as part of the centenary of the Turkish Republic, it will increase the port's capacity from 2.6 million teu to 3.6... more