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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...
The future of the leisure marine industry is an exciting one, with technologies and sustainability playing an increasingly important role. For years, the industry has been leveraging new technologies to create innovative solutions for pleasure boaters, from electric propulsion systems to advanced navigation and communication systems. Sustainability is also becoming a focus for marinas and boatyards, with eco-friendly practices being implemented to help reduce the environmental impact of recreat...
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...
To improve its connectivity to key markets in East Africa, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to announce the resumption of its call to Zanzibar, Tanzania through the launch of the Zanzibar Shuttle (ZNS). The service will commence from Mombasa, Kenya on 16 March 2023, and is a feeder between Mombasa and Zanzibar. The ports of call for ZNS service are: Mombasa – Zanzibar – Mombasa From Mombasa, cargo will be routed to and from the Far East, via PIL’s existi...
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has signed the latest contract for MAN Energy Solutions’ dual-fuel, methanol-powered MAN B&W ME-LGIM engine. Long-term MAN Energy Solutions licensee, Mitsui E&S Machinery, has won another contract to supply the individual MAN B&W 6G50ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engine for a 65,700 dwt bulk carrier slated for construction at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The vessel represents the latest methanol-fuelled engine ordered by the bulk...
HMM announced that it has signed newbuilding contracts with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) and HJ Shipbuilding and Construction (HJSC) for nine 9,000 TEU containerships powered by methanol dual-fuel engines. In July 2022, HMM unveiled a mid-to-long-term strategy to leap forward to be a global top-rated shipping and logistics company through enhancing fleet competitiveness. Methanol-powered containerships HMM has taken an initial step towards expanding its eco-friendly fleet using alter...
NAPA, a maritime software and data analysis expert, and classification society - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) have announced the results of a joint study conducted with Marubeni Corporation, which has measured the impact of voyage optimisation on the greenhouse gas emissions and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) ratings of a real-life fleet. The research found that a vessel’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 7.3% by using NAPA Voyage Optimisation. Moreover, the a...
As part of its efforts to strengthen services in the Philippines, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to announce the appointment of PIL Philippines Incorporated as its agent in Cebu, Davao and General Santos, Philippines. The appointments will be effective from the following voyages: ELEFTERIA EXPRESS - CEEX9001S/N - South China Philippines Service (SCP) - Cebu, 18 February 2023 KOTA NANHAI - KNHI0064E/W - South Philippines Service (SPE) - Davao, 18 February 2023 KOTA NANHAI...
On February 6, 2023, two large earthquakes 200 kilometres east of Mersin International Port (MIP; B/Stable/--) caused severe damage and fatalities in southeastern Turkiye and northern Syria. Even though the port halted operations after the second earthquake, S&P Global Ratings understands from MIP that it has found no evidence of damage to the port's infrastructure, grounds, or equipment. According to the company, operations are scheduled to resume today. They expect to know more in t...
Xeneta has taken the first step in a campaign to identify the carrier industry’s best and worst environmental performers across the world’s 13 major shipping trades. With the help of the Carbon Emissions Index (CEI), a unique tool from Xeneta and Marine Benchmark, carriers have been assessed on the main Far East to South America East Coast container corridor. The analysis makes uncomfortable reading for industry giant - Evergreen. Proof of performance In an age of ever-greater env...
Crowley has appointed Clay Heil as Vice President of Global Government Relations, where he will lead the company’s full spectrum of government advocacy across all of the company’s business interests and activities. Based in Washington, D.C., USA, Clay Heil will spearhead Crowley’s engagement with federal, state and local government partners and elected officials on policy and regulatory matters that support the company’s strategic growth. New VP of Global Governm...
Crowley has reached a Right of First Refusal agreement to potentially lease and develop an offshore wind terminal during Feb 8, 2023, Wednesday’s Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) Board Meeting, which took place in Cut Off, Louisiana, USA. The more than 40-acre site, encompassing over 2,200 linear feet of prime waterfront property, is expected to become the home of a purpose-driven offshore wind facility in the coming years. Crowley to lease and develop offshore wind facility in L...
It is not very often that a product released is capable to make a complicated task really easy and improve safety at the same time. MariTeam has introduced the OSW smartFit clamp shells – the ultimate solution for hassle-free hose coupling integration. With just three simple steps, users can securely and efficiently join their hoses and couplings, without the need for any additional tools or equipment, except for an Allen key. OSW smartFit binding system With its sleek design and user-f...
Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) and Affinity Shipping have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly establish an independent company that will provide comprehensive compliance services related to the EU ETS (European Union Emission Trading System). The company’s offering will be the first of its kind, offering a complete outsourcing service for shipping ETS management. The service integrates technical ship management and carbon allowance procurement to support shipowners, ma...
OceanWise’s Dr Mike Osborne, recently delivered a short course as part of the latest Geospatial Marine Analysis and Cartography (GEOMAC) course held at the UK Hydrographic Office in Taunton. The course, ‘Data Governance and Marine SDI’, underlines the importance of data governance in increasing efficiencies and reducing risk when creating and maintaining traditional and e-navigational products and services. The GEOMAC is a Nippon Foundation funded initiative under the Internat...
A total of 7 distressed workers have been saved by the prompt response of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), following a distress call to the Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR. The call, which came in at about 11.30 pm on February 2, 2023, from the Safety Officer on MT ALIMA vessel reported that while cleaning the tanks of the vessel by a private cleaning company, 8 of the cleaners developed complications due to insufficient oxygen available in the tank to sus...
European Union - EU grants the Ship-aH2oy project EUR 15 million in funds to equip an offshore wind vessel with a sustainable and scalable solution for power and heat generation. With 17 partners from 7 European countries, the project aims to introduce high-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology for marine use. In combination with efficient heat integration, this will result in a scalable, safe, and sustainable power and heat generation s...
Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to introduce a new weekly direct service connecting the key ports of Thailand, Philippines and Singapore. The new service, known as Thailand Philippines Straits Service (TPS), will commence on 15 February 2023 from Manila, Philippines. It will be served by a consortium of vessels with an average capacity of 750 TEUs, jointly deployed by Pacific International Lines (PIL) and Iris Lines, Inc. PIL’s new Thailand Philippines Straits Service (T...
Guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet made more than 4,400 wildlife sightings with the help of marine wildlife charity - ORCA in 2022. It came as part of ORCA’s Cruise Conservationist programme, hosted aboard the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet. The most frequent wildlife spotted was the common dolphin, sighted 296 times - with the total number of individual dolphins spotted being 1,996. Other sightings included humpback whales, orca, a blue whale and even the deepest...
CMA CGM is pleased to announce the NC LEVANT new service setup aimed at providing their customers with improved reliability and better service. New features of NC LEVANT will be the following: Better coverage of the region thanks to CMA CGM’s new investment in Egypt in Alexandria’s Trans Misr Terminal (TMT), now ready to accept the service. First vessel calling Alexandria TMT will be m/v "EF OLIVIA" voy. 0NVDBS1MA, calling Southampton on February 10th and Alexandria TMT on March...
Crowley Engineering Services (CES) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recognising the business group’s capabilities. Widely considered as the worldwide standard for quality management systems and practices, the ISO 9001:2015 certification, audited by Platinum Registration, reinforces Crowley Engineering Services’ process and management system as efficient, repeatable and robust. Achieving the ISO certification Ach...
Maritime UK is to deliver a nationwide ‘roadshow’ to inspire girls to consider Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers in the maritime sector. Maritime UK has been awarded £100,000 in grant funding from the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver a Maritime Roadshow for Girls throughout 2023. The roadshow will aim to encourage Key Stage 3 girls to choose STEM subjects and to give the students greater awar...
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announces the launch of ZIM Colibri Xpress (ZCX) - a new premium line from South America West Coast to the US East Coast, commencing on the coming weeks from Chile. ZCX will operate on the following rotation: San Antonio (Chile), Callao (Peru), Guayaquil (Ecuador) – Cartagena (Colombia) – Kingston (Jamaica) – Philadelphia - Miami, Kingston (Jamaica)- Buenaventura (Colombia – Guayaquil (Ecuador) – Callao (Peru) - San Antonio (Ch...
Global freight forwarding is a $300B industry that facilitates the movement of cargo from one place to another through a series manual process. Solving the complex challenges facing freight forwarders and helping them to do more business faster, freight rate management platform Freightify is announcing a $12M Series A funding round to save 70% of the time spent on manual tasks while halving the operational costs to do business for them. The round was led by Sequoia Capital India & Sequoia C...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, Japan, has recently completed a conceptual study for an ammonia bunkering vessel capable of supplying ammonia fuel to ships. This study involved joint investigations with INPEX CORPORATION, which boasts abundant achievements and experience in the energy supply chain, in order to respond to increasing demands for ammonia-fuelled ships. Ammonia – future use as a stable source of clean en...
Ports of Stockholm are one of the world’s largest passenger ports and one of Sweden’s largest freight ports. Despite a declining economy, goods volumes have remained high and the number of passengers increased significantly compared to the previous year. This shows Ports of Stockholm to be a central node for sustainable goods and passenger transport and that Stockholm remains a very attractive destination. The important transport of goods via Ports of Stockholm’s ports has wor...
