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The Port of London Authority (PLA) has achieved a major milestone, halving its carbon emissions last year, as it made strong progress in its Net Zero programme. The PLA, which oversees safe operations in the United Kingdom - UK’s busiest port, has committed to achieve Net Zero by 2040, or earlier. Last year’s performance delivered the 50% cut in carbon emissions three years ahead of the original 2025 target. Introduction of sustainable biofuel in vessels fleet The Port of London A...

DP World London Gateway alone reported a 14% rise in volumes to 2,053,000 TEU – the first time it has ever exceeded two million units in a year, consolidating its position as Britain’s second biggest container terminal. Together with Southampton, the two terminals in the United Kingdom (UK) handled a record 3,850,000 TEU, when compared with 3,675,000 TEU in 2021. Boost growth and support businesses in the UK Within a decade, London Gateway is likely to be handling up to 30% of the...

Wilson Sons, the largest integrated port and maritime logistics operator in the Brazilian market, has selected ABB’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR) system for ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes at Rio Grande container terminal, including the QuayPro module to digitalise container stowage confirmation processes. ABB’s automated gate systems The company has been using ABB’s automated gate systems both at its Rio Grande and Salvador container terminals since 2013. Adding Cra...

Dubai International Boat Show 2023 is the most established boat show in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East. Whether visitors want to buy a boat, discover luxury yachts and superyachts, or explore the latest diving and aquatic innovations, the Dubai International Boat Show is the definitive event for luxury and lifestyle. QS Seamaster and Waveless brands exhibited at the event QS Seamaster and Waveless are the two brands exhibited at the Dubai Intern...

WE Tech Solutions is excited to announce our relocation to a new office in Vaasanpuistikko 19, Vaasa, Finland. The move to the new facility is a significant milestone for the company, as it marks the next chapter in its growth story. New office of WE Tech Solutions The new office of WE Tech Solutions features a larger work area and modern meeting rooms, all of which are designed to enhance productivity and collaboration among our employees. The new office of WE Tech Solutions features a larg...

Rodman delivers two units of its passenger catamaran vessel, model - Rodman 115, to their owner, the Dutch company – Aqualiner B.V. The two recently delivered Rodman 115 vessels have been sailing in Dutch inland waters as of this month. Catamaran vessel - Rodman 115 This new model has been specifically designed and built to comply with the European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation Vessels ES (TRIN) and the Flag Administration Requirements, under the supe...

With a celebratory event on 23rd of February 2023, the new location of HHLA Project Logistics, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), was inaugurated in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The new office further expands HHLA Project Logistics’ network. HHLA Project Logistics offers specialist transport solutions for the entire Caucasus region and neighbouring areas of Central Asia, dealing with project cargo from parcels to heavy and oversized loads. HHLA Project Logistics’ new of...

Aker Solutions has been awarded a sizeable contract by Eni Angola S.p.A. – Sucursal de Angola, a subsidiary of Azule Energy Holdings Limited (Azule Energy), to provide the dynamic and static subsea umbilicals for the Agogo field development, located offshore Angola in the West Hub Area of Block 15/06. The contract includes the engineering, manufacturing and delivery of a complete umbilical system totalling about 36 kilometres of both dynamic and static subsea production control umbilicals...

Tokyo-based classification society - ClassNK has released ‘Guidelines for Container Stowage and Securing Arrangements (Edition 3.0)’ and ‘Guidelines for Parametric Roll Countermeasures’, in order to achieve safer and more efficient marine transportation of containers. Responding to rapid increases in the size of container ships and advances in lashing technology, the ‘Guidelines for Container Stowage and Securing Arrangements (Edition 3.0)’, which have provid...

In a continued effort to provide their customers with reliable and efficient service, CMA CGM informs of the following Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI): Effective March 24th, 2023: From India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Egypt to US East Coast & US Gulf Cargo: All Quantum per 20' (all types): USD 500 Quantum per 40' (all types): USD 600 Quantum per 45' (all types): USD 600

The war in Ukraine led to unprecedented changes in goods flows last year. At 467.4 million tonnes, total throughput in Rotterdam was almost the same (-0.3%) as in 2021 (468.7 million tonnes) but the underlying figures show that there were major changes. Container throughput fell by 5.5% in TEU (-9.6% in tonnes), mainly because container traffic to and from Russia came to a virtual standstill after the invasion of Ukraine. Imports of LNG, mainly from the USA, increased by 63.9% as an alternative...

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis has set sail on her ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ voyage from Southampton, an adventure following as closely as possible in the footsteps of the fictional character Phileas Fogg. Following her departure from Southampton, Borealis will arrive in Lisbon on 26th February, before making calls in to Brindisi and Port Said in Egypt where guests can visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun on the 100th anniversary of its opening before heading on to circumnavi...

During this decade, the Association has delivered 20 tonnes of food, more than 20,000 items of clothing, 60,000 units of school material and has carried out 600 ophthalmological check-ups for children. Every year, Aportem collaborates with 20 organisations, more than 1,000 children and hundreds of families of different nationalities. 20 tonnes of food, more than 20,000 items of clothing, blankets and sleeping bags, 6,000 items of sports equipment, 30,000 hygiene products, 60,000 items of school...

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to launch its Intermodal Service in South Korea, making available its sustainable end-to-end transportation option to customers in the country. Rail and truck services are provided by PIL for customers who wish to transport their cargoes inland into South Korea from Pusan. The inland connection to Pugok is via rail service while for Gunsan, Gwanju, Hwaseong, Incheon, Kwangyang, Pohang, Seoul and Yongin, the linkage is via truck service. PIL&rsqu...

Thriving to provide a reliable and best quality of service, CMA CGM is pleased to announce a reshuffle of their West Africa services. While CMA CGM’s EURAF 3 service will end, their WAZZAN service will deploy a full fleet of 1,700 TEU nom., a dedicated Central Range Feeder will serve Monrovia, San Pedro and Takoradi via Abidjan on a weekly basis, their new weekly North Range Feeder will offer Banjul via Dakar, and their upsized MEDWAX will include Freetown in its rotation. These updates...

A delegation composed of staff from Fundación Valenciaport, the MSCTV terminal, and representatives of the Valencia dockers visited the Hyster-Yale Group facilities in Weeze (Germany) to test the operation of the hydrogen reach stacker that Hyster is developing in the framework of the European H2PORTS project. The main objective of this visit is for both the group of stevedores and the terminal staff to spend as much time as possible with the machine to familiarise themselves with its...

During the past Düsseldorf Boat Show, Rodman interviewed different nautical companies interested in representing the Rodman brand in Croatia. Nautical accessories After various meetings, MaÇa Elektrocentar was the chosen company to distribute Rodman pleasure boats in this important market. With more than 20 years of experience in the nautical market, MaÇa Elektrocentar is a company specialised in the sale of nautical accessories with great technical solvency in everything...

One of Port-Log’s many unique attributes is that it can handle all types of data, from many different sensors all at the same time, giving the ability to see all the data in a single platform.  Connectivity expansion Oceanwise has recently expanded this and has been working hard to expand connectivity with third-party APIs and software systems to enable further integration of sensors, ensuring they work harmoniously within OceanWise’s Port-Log system. Obscape weather sens...

CMA CGM informs its customers of changes to its SAFRAN & SIRIUS services connecting Europe with East Coast South America. SAFRAN will call Rio Grande, Brazil as from m/v "CAP SAN MARCO", ETA Rio Grande on April 4th, 2023. The new rotation will be: London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Tanger, Santos, Paranagua, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rio Grande, Paranagua, Santos, Tanger, and London. Changes to CMA CGM’s SAFRAN & SIRIUS services Simultaneously, CMA CGM’s Mediterrane...

The renowned global marine energy solutions provider and trader - KPI OceanConnect, the major container shipping line - Pacific International Lines (PIL) and physical marine fuel supplier - Bunker One have announced the successful completion of their first live electronic marine fuel inventory statement for an overseas delivery through the Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex). Singapore-flagged container vessel - Kota Rakan, owned by PIL, was bunkered with Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLS...

Following a competitive selection process, Professor Max Mejia has been selected by the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Chancellor of the university, to succeed Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry as the new President of the World Maritime University (WMU), based in Malmö, Sweden. It is expected that Professor Mejia will take over the president's role on 29 June 2023, when Dr. Doumbia-Henry's term expires. World Maritime University (WMU) The World Maritime Univers...

A consortium led by zero-emission vessel provider ACUA Ocean in partnership with zero-emission infrastructure provider Unitrove has won a multi-million pound UK government grant in a major push to decarbonise the maritime sector. The “Hydrogen Innovation – Future Infrastructure & Vessel Evaluation and Demonstration (HI-FIVED)” consortium will receive over £3.8m of funding to build and showcase its innovative autonomous vessel and bunkering infrastructure technologies...

The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II has installed the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh (OFR) as the Baatona of Akure Kingdom. The Honourable Minister of State Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye who was at the installation ceremony, described Dr. Jamoh as a de-tribalised Nigerian genuinely committed to the development of the nation through the maritime sector. He also appreciated the Deji of...

Joining forces to create the green hydrogen supply chain from Spain to the Netherlands, Cepsa and ACE Terminal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Spanish energy company will supply green ammonia to the planned ACE import terminal in the port of Rotterdam. The green ammonia is destined for end use applications in the industry after conversion of the ammonia back into hydrogen, or for direct end use in the shipping and other industries in Northwest Europe Europe's largest green...

For those who have an environmental monitoring project and need help understanding what they need, what they have or if they want OceanWise to send them a quote? OceanWise is excited to launch their new Monitoring System Builder tool, which can help do just that. Monitoring System Builder tool In a few easy steps – their tool will ask all the key questions and even allow them to add images and files. Once completed, their entry will go straight to their experienced sales team who will a...

P&O Maritime Logistics, a global provider of maritime services globally, has announced plans to convert one of its Multi-Carrying Vessels (MCV’s) into a Cable-Laying Vessel (CLV). Powered by alternative energy, the vessel will be the first-of-its-kind within the company’s fast-expanding portfolio of specialised offshore products and services. Set to start operations in the third quarter of 2024, the conversion aligns with P&O Maritime Logistics’ commitment to decarboni...

The UK Ship Register (UKSR) is a long-time supporter of London International Shipping Week (LISW) and is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s event (London International Shipping Week 2023 - LISW23). Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, London International Shipping Week (LISW) is one of the most respected and valued maritime events in the world, showcasing the best of UK maritime. The UK Flag is an important part of the UK maritime offer, recognised for its leading globa...

Babcock is pleased to announce that they have signed a framework agreement with Additure, to enhance their digital manufacturing capability. With a focus on increasing availability of their customer’s platform, this collaboration will develop new digital solutions, such as additive manufacturing, to better manage complex, critical, low volume parts. Babcock to use effective and sustainable technological methods Babcock will be utilising effective and sustainable technological methods B...

The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has provided technical support to Instituto Marito e Portuaruo IMAP in São Tomé and Príncipe. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, while making the presentation at an event in São Tomé, with the Nigerian Ambassador to São Tomé, Ambassador - Gambo Hamza in attendance, noted that the Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to regional maritime deve...

Tokyo-based classification society - ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to an object recognition system on machine vision and sensor fusion called Groke Pro, developed by Groke Technologies Oy. In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement as a swift certification service, in cooperation with technological front runners to establish appropriate evaluation criteria. Among the certifi...