Deugro celebrating delivery and launch 
Deugro, Siemens Gamesa and Amasus Offshore have celebrated two major milestones – namely the delivery of the newbuilding ‘Rotra Futura’, and the launch of its sistership, the ‘Rotra Horizon’. The ‘Rotra Futura’ was handed over at Zhenjiang Shipyards in China on 30 March,... more
Digital container release processes in German ports
Registration for the new digital container release process at Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven is now open on their dedicated portal. Developed by Dakosy and DBH in cooperation with the port industry, the system replaces PIN codes with secure ‘digital authorisation for... more
Make America’s ship industry great again
Last week US president Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at restoring America’s maritime dominance. The order outlines a maritime action plan to rebuild the US commercial shipbuilding base, expand the maritime workforce and reduce reliance on foreign shipping... more
AD Ports driving African expansion
The AD Ports Group has appointed Mar Construction and Dar Al Handasah to modernise the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal in Angola. Under a USD 250 million plan running until 2027 the terminal will be upgraded to handle super post-panamax vessels of up to 14,000 teu. Capacity will... more
Zeebrugge achieves new draught record
The Belgian port of Zeebrugge reached a new milestone this week with the arrival of the ‘MSC Mina’, setting a record draught of 16.4 m. On 8 April the 400 m vessel (23,656 teu) docked at CSP Zeebrugge as part of MSC’s new Lion service, linking the Far East with Zeebrugge and... more
Yang Ming orders methanol-ready containerships
The Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced the purchase of three 8,000 teu methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, built by Imabari Shipbuilding. Delivery is expected in 2028 or 2029. The move marks the first phase of Yang Ming’s... more
Tenders for terminals in northern Angola
The Angolan government has launched an invitation to tender for the 20-year concession to run passenger and cargo terminals in the ports of Cabinda and Soyo, in the northern province of Zaire. Investors have 40 working days from the publication of the notice in the ‘Jornal de... more
Marlink launches new cyber-security company
Marlink has established ‘Marlink Cyber’, a company dedicated to addressing growing cyber threats and increasing compliance needs. The new entity merges the expertise of the Norwegian company with the capabilities gained through its acquisitions of Diverto and Port-IT,... more
Less is more 
Hydrogen-powered small vessels in place of lorries. Could running autonomous hydrogen-powered small vessels be an economically viable option? A research group from the German University of Münster has concluded that, under certain circumstances, it could – though only beyond a... more
Expanding West Africa Service with own ships
Arkas Line is enhancing its West Africa Service (WAS) by deploying only its own vessels, aiming to boost efficiency and expand its regional presence. Four ships, the ‘Mario A’, the ‘Cristina A’, the ‘Jean Pierre A’ and the ‘Diane A’ (pictured), each of which can carry 1,600... more