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At the recent SMM trade fair in Hamburg, MAN Energy Solutions and ABB, a technology company signed a Decarbonisation Cooperation agreement regarding the development of a next-generation, Dual-Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) propulsion concept for LNG carriers. Operational flexibility The DFE+ concept features the MAN 49/60DF engine, itself launched at SMM 2022 and ABB’s Dynamic AC (DAC) technology and aims to deliver the operational flexibility shipowners need to cut carbon footprints as well as...

Wider in Italy has selected a pair of MAN 12V175D-MEV marine variable-speed genset engines for its new Moonflower 72 Project. The Wider serial hybrid propulsion system is made up of two 1,860 kW-rated variable speed engines and 1 MWh battery bank. In combination with the permanent magnet alternators providing electric power for a DC grid, the MAN 175D engines are ideal for guaranteeing the lowest fuel-consumption at variable speed. Both engines will be supplied along with MAN Energy Solutions&r...

Mariana Express Lines (MELL), a subsidiary of Pacific International Lines (PIL), is pleased to announce that two of its vessels Kota Dunia and Selatan Damai, made successful maiden calls at the new Tibar Bay Port over two days from 14 September 2022 to 16 September 2022, to support the operational trials of this new deepwater port. This new development, built in compliance with globally recognised environmental standards, aims to deliver performance and productivity which are comparable wit...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean) is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at EURONAVAL 2024 event in Paris, France, from October 18 - October 21, 2022.  EURONAVAL brings the naval community together to showcase the latest innovations and prepare for the future of navies and administrations operating at sea. They look forward showcasing MetOcean’s latest defence technology and connecting with partners and clients in the naval industry. Protecting maritime environments EURON...

Intermarine, Brazil’s largest luxury yacht builder has selected Satcom Direct, the connectivity solutions expert, as its preferred satellite broadband internet service provider. The deal, which was announced at this year’s São Paulo Boat Show, gives all Intermarine customers access to a privileged package of hardware, connectivity, and value-added services that will enhance and strengthen reliable communications and connectivity while at sea. Rack-mounted router The exclusi...

The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part of the interim fleet that will be delivered by the partnership formed between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines. Critical search and rescue missions “The delivery of the first H160 to a military customer is a major milestone for the H160 programme,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “This is the first public s...

imageHOLDERS’ bespoke kiosk technology has helped Lufthansa Cargo streamline its delivery processes at a time of numerous challenges for the airfreight industry. Founded in 1994, Lufthansa Cargo is one of the airfreight companies, employing around 4200 people worldwide and servicing 300 destinations in more than 100 countries. The company is continuously investing in state-of-the-art technologies to enhance sustainability and efficiency; when it needed to improve its shipping handling pro...

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a significant order for delivering container lashing systems for twelve 23,500+ TEU container vessels for Hapag-Lloyd. The vessels will be built at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea. The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2022 third quarter orders received. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered to the owner between the second quarter of 2023 and the fourth quarter of 2024. Hapag-Lloyd and MacGregor partnership...

Inmarsat, the internationally renowned company in global, mobile communications, provided Sea-Kit International’s uncrewed surface vessel (USV) - Maxlimer with connectivity services to transmit data and video from the site of the recent underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga. As part of an international project to assess the environmental damage caused by the eruption, the 12-metre remotely operated vessel mapped the volcano’s submerged caldera and measured local marine conditions....

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean) is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at OCEANS 2022 Hampton Roads in Virginia Beach, VA from October 17-22, 2022. In partnership with Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) and OceansAdvance Inc., MetOcean will be exhibiting in the Canadian Pavilion, alongside other major Canadian companies. They look forward to showcasing MetOcean’s latest technology and connecting with partners and clients in the industry. Global marine technologists The Marine...

Iridium Communications Inc. announced Operation Pacific Waves (OPW), a series of partnership-driven field exercises involving more than 20 organisations. Focused on the Indo-Pacific region, OPW will deploy Iridium® and Iridium Connected® equipment in live scenarios highlighting the Iridium network's resilient, real-time, and truly global capabilities. SATCOM field demonstrations A variety of Iridium SATCOM field demonstrations will take place in coordination with an international co...

The Global Maritime Issues Monitor measures the temperature among senior maritime stakeholders on key issues likely to impact the sector in the next ten years, and the industry’s preparedness to face them. Addressing the issues Jointly published by the Global Maritime Forum, Marsh, and the International Union of Marine Insurers, the report finds that the decarbonisation of shipping and new environmental regulations are seen as the most impactful issues for the second year in a row. Geop...

On September 20th 2022, CULINES, together with Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing limited and Guangzhou Port Group jointly signed trilateral strategic cooperation MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) at the headquarters of Guangzhou Port Group. Mr. Xiaoming Song, the Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou Port Group, Mr. Haozhong Li, Executive Director of Lee & Man Paper and Mr. Raymond Chen, Chariman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CULINES, attended the signing ceremony and witnessed the s...

The traffic indicators recorded during the month of August at the Port of Valencia have once again acted as a precise thermometer of the state of international trade, of the turmoil in the fuel, solid bulk (cereals), and liquid bulk (Liquefied Natural Gas and oil) markets, as well as the world of containers (import/export of manufactured goods) and tourism. In August, Valenciaport’s terminals recorded new drops in transhipment traffic, but registered historic records in import containers,...

On September 16, 2022, in Moscow, Russia, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of FESCO Transportation Group - Andrey Severilov held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic - Eduardo Antonio Zuain. The event was also attended by the Head of the Trade and Economic Section of the Argentine Embassy, Franco Ruggiero. Intermodal cargo transportation At the meeting, the parties discussed practical steps to develop cooperation in the field of...

Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) Asia Pacific has completed its first pilot paperless trade finance transaction using the TradeLens platform. Leveraging blockchain technology supplied by TradeLens, the pilot illustrates the effectiveness of the technology to improve supply chain efficiency by significantly reducing document processing lead times. Paperless process With the underlying Letter of Credit executed using an electronic Bill of Lading (eBL), Citi Bangladesh facilitated the imp...

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has launched a startup policy to support start-ups in the global maritime sector. Key focus areas included in the start-up policy include: Smart technologies that automate Decarbonisation of Maritime Industry Artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimise processes Improving efficiency in the maritime sector processes free from human error Autonomous ships and ROVs Simulation Make life simpler and safer for users/stakeholders in the port and marit...

Back in February of 2022, OXE Marine announced the news of their collaboration with JET-TECH. The combination of OXE Marine’s belt drive and the JET-TECH (Jet-Tech Propulsion, LLC) water jet meant an astonishing 1:1 ratio of power to propulsion. Cut to a few months later and the company is now running beta and alpha testing in various applications.

AV Dawson, Owner, and Operator of Port of Middlesbrough has acquired the dry bulk business, Cobra Middlesbrough, as part of its strategic investment and expansion plans. The acquisition will see Port of Middlesbrough’s footprint grow by eight acres, unlocking further opportunities on what was previously a 100-acre site. Cobra, based on North Road in Middlesbrough, operates a dry bulk handling terminal with processing and packing facilities. The company’s main area of focus and exper...

The family owned food company Fontana Food is establishing at Stockholm Norvik Port, which will shorten their producer to consumer logistics chain. This in turn means more sustainable and cost effective transport, with Stockholm Norvik Port growing in its role as an important logistics hub in the Greater Stockholm area. Simpler logistics chain Fontana Food AB, a company that imports food products from the Mediterranean, is relocating parts of the company’s operations from Tyresö to...

HMM has announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PANASIA to collaborate on onboard carbon capture system for vessel application. Onboard carbon capture system is an advanced technology to capture CO2 (carbon dioxide) from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated during vessel operation, ensuring it is not emitted into the atmosphere. This solution has the potential to play a significant role in reducing CO2 emissions. HMM and PANASIA sign MoU Under the te...

The Port of Long Beach has been named the best West Coast Seaport in North America for the fourth consecutive year by the shipping trade publication, Asia Cargo News. The honour was announced during the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards, which were held recently in Hong Kong. Asia Cargo News hosts and organises the awards ceremony yearly to recognise the top seaports, shipping lines and other logistics industry leaders. Best West Coast Seaport To be named best West Coast Seapor...

Tokyo-based Classification Society, ClassNK announced that it has signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Maersk Training, regarding training for offshore wind farm operators and education for alternative fuel ship crews. Maersk Training Maersk Training is an international industry leader in developing competencies and increasing skills, with over 16 locations worldwide. With over 40 years of experience, Maersk Training specialises in delivering training for the Oil and Gas, Renewables...

The global trade and the customers’ needs have always been a benchmark for Blue Water Shipping. For this reason, the company has opened two new offices in Istanbul and Izmir, Turkiye. Both offices will offer a wide range of transport and logistics solutions, including Sea, Rail, Air, combined Sea & Air, Road Solutions as well as Courier & Parcel services. Furthermore, a dedicated team will handle Fair & Exhibitions logistics, while another local team of specialists will handle...

The tender has been awarded to the firm COMSA S.A.U. for a value of 5,523,650 euros. The works will begin in the last quarter of this year and have a completion period of 12 months. The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) takes a further step in the port-city integration which will allow the use of this area by the citizens. A further step in the commitment of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) to the Sagunto town council and its neighbours in the port-city integration. Valencia port has awarde...

Friday was the closing day of the 30th SMM which took place on Hamburg’s exhibition campus from 6 to 9 September. During the anniversary edition of the flagship fair the maritime industry demonstrated its commitment to tackling the energy transition. Organisers, exhibitors and trade visitors alike delivered a positive summary of the event. The enthusiasm was palpable. After a four-year wait, the international maritime community was finally able to meet for a physical SMM in Hamburg again:...

SCH and sister company - CPS will be joining the leading lights of the cruise industry, as they assemble in Malaga, Spain, for Seatrade Cruise Mediterranean this week. They will be among some 200 cruise line representatives, plus 160 ports, destinations and suppliers, who will attend the two-day conference and exhibition. Over 3,000 visitors are expected to attend from more than 70 countries. Focus on the future direction of the cruise industry The focus will be on the state of the industry,...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at the 14th Buoy Workshop sponsored by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) in Wilmington, North Carolina from September 19 to 22, 2022. They are looking forward to presenting the latest products at the show and connecting with attendees in the industry. In addition, MetOcean’s Business Development Manager, Kyle MacInnis, will be delivering a presentation featuring MetOcean’s newest technology: STREAM+ and Iridiu...

SBM Offshore and Imodco are delighted to announce that the Imodco Ammonia CALM Terminal has been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) by DNV. As part of the SBM Offshore Group, and based on more than 65 years of offshore Terminal expertise, IMODCO’s new Ammonia CALM Terminal is an exciting adaptation of existing market-renowned CALM technology to meet the new requirements of Ammonia.  Green Ammonia Green Ammonia is an exciting solution within the new energy mix, but one which also p...

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) will present at the Seatrade Cruise Med fair, one of the main world events linked to the cruise industry, its offer of excursions in municipalities in the province of Valencia based on sustainable, safe, non-seasonal, and adapted to the needs of cruise passengers. A differentiated offer that includes a wide range of urban or rural activities, with alternatives for lovers of the outdoors, sport or hiking, with more sustainable options. An offer that adds to...