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Representatives of the Spanish maritime and river transport sector met at the Clock Building of the Port of Valencia with the Board of Directors of the Waterborne Technology Platform, at a meeting organised by the Valenciaport Foundation, in collaboration with the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), with the aim of discussing the next steps in the transition to a zero-emission and at the same time, competitive sector, and to address the benefits that the different European funding mechanisms make...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

  Following their recent trade notice, Neptune Pacific Direct Line - NPDL can provide further information on the barge service ex Brisbane to Norfolk Island. Vessel / Barge Name: Seaforce Voyage Number: v008E ETD Brisbane: 17th March Cargo Bookings All cargo must be booked with Kalgin prior to shipment. When making a cargo booking, customers will be required to provide the following information: Shipper Name & Address Consignee Name & Address Number & Type...

SunStone Ships goes for another cruise vessel in its INFINITY class. All the vessels in this class are designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS. These vessels were the first to introduce the patented X-BOW design in the cruise industry, a solution that has been warmly welcomed by cruise passengers and crews alike. “We are immensely pleased to announce that we have signed a new contract with the CMHI Haimen yard for the construction of a new X-BOW expedition cruise vessel of the ULSTE...

One of Europe’s largest ferry route and port operators, Stena Line, has signed a new deal with Peel Ports, a major UK Port operator, to operate their 12 Quays port and ferry terminal in Birkenhead until the beginning of the 22nd Century.  The Swedish company has operated twice daily ferry services to Belfast since 2011 and this new deal will see them continue to operate there for at least another 77 years, until 2100. Stena Line and Peel Ports Group partnership The length of this d...

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) increased its Group revenue by 7.7 percent to € 1,578 million in the 2022 financial year (previous year: € 1,465 million) according to preliminary unaudited figures. The Group operating result (EBIT) came to € 220 million, thus exceeding the expected range of € 175 million to € 210 million (previous year: € 228 million). Container throughput decreases in volumes Container throughput saw a decrease in volumes, which were down...

Wilhelmsen Port Services has completed its acquisition of Vopak Agencies, which was first announced on 13 October 2022. Vopak Agencies, which has now become a Wilhelmsen group company, is highly complementary and a perfect match for the global reach of Wilhelmsen Port Services’ maritime network of 2,200 ports. Vopak Agencies Vopak Agencies is a specialist within both hub services and port agency in the tanker segments in Europe and has extensive experience within their field. As part of...

OXE Marine AB (OXE Marine) has developed a concept engine with hybrid drive that combines the diesel drive of OXE Marine's outboards with electric drive and thus offers even lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The OXE Hybrid 450 concept engine is the world's first hybridised diesel outboard in the higher power classes and premiers at the Miami International Boat Show, in Miami, Florida, USA. OXE Hybrid 450 concept engine The OXE Hybrid 450 concept engine is based on OXE Mar...

A new Ports of Stockholm customer, shipping company - Torghatten, will this spring introduce an electrically powered autonomously operated ferry service across Riddarfjärden in the Stockholm city centre. The initiative is a sustainable and innovative addition for the general public and is fully aligned with Stockholm’s quays strategy. Norwegian shipping company - Torghatten plans to have services in place this spring in Riddarfjärden, between two inner-city quays. The ferry...

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply RoRo equipment for two 8000 LM RoRo vessels built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in South Korea for CLdN, Luxembourg. The order is booked into Cargotec’s first quarter 2023 orders received. The first vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the owner by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, and the second vessel in the second quarter of 2025. CLdN’s new RoRo vessels are designed for shortsea connections and will operate in...