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Maritime green corridor routes between major port hubs where zero-emission solutions are supported and demonstrated have swiftly become recognised as one of the most important tools to aid industry and governments in the decarbonisation of the maritime sector. The consortium brings together Anglo American, Tata Steel, CMB, VUKA Marine, Freeport Saldanha, and ENGIE, convened by the Global Maritime Forum, to assess how zero-emission shipping on the corridor can unloc...

Longspur is pleased to announce the publication of its latest sector report, Attention All Shipping, which explores the use of methanol to offer both retrofit and replacement options as a shipping fuel to meet compliance requirements. Current maritime fuels look set to become more costly than low-carbon alternatives as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and EU emission regulations tighten, with this impacting the sector from as early as 2025, methanol is gaining traction as a fuel to...

Summer has been particularly great for the Marine Logistics Department in Copenhagen, which landed a new customer in a competitive market. Door-to-deck solutions  Frank Hjorth, Manager of Wrist Marine Logistics Copenhagen, says, “This is a customer operating in complex areas of the world, where local know-how of last mile solutions is a necessity." Frank Hjorth adds, "We are proud of our ability to provide expert care to this customer, delivering complete door-to-deck solutions wit...

India’s major shipbuilder, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), based in Cochin, Kerala, has received a prestigious international order from M/s. Samskip Group (Samskip) in Norway, a major global logistics solution provider, for the design and construction of two zero emission feeder container vessels with an option for two more vessels. The project is one of the world’s first zero emission feeder container vessel that will be powered using hydrogen fuel cells ultimately, with green hydro...

The Transport Select Committee has published a report on the UK Government’s Maritime 2050 strategy, little over a year after it opened an inquiry to scrutinise the progress made by the Government in delivering its recommendations. Background Maritime UK has worked with the Transport Select Committee over the course of this inquiry by submitting a written response in April 2022. Their Chief Executive - Ben Murray also appeared as a witness before the Committee in June 2022 to give eviden...

Tokyo-based Classification Society, ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to HermAce Remote Monitoring & Troubleshooting Platform, developed by FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD (FURUNO) and issued a certificate to the company. In addition, for ClassNK registered ships flagged with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the HermAce voyage data recorder (VDR) digital twin and remote service has been accepted as an alternative to the onboard VDR Annual Perfor...

Clean energy, railways, digitalisation, sustainable infrastructures or innovation are some of the actions that the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) is carrying out within the framework of its objective Valenciaport 2030, zero emissions. The aim is to position itself as the green, intelligent and innovative hub of the Mediterranean. This project will be presented at the Eco Mobility Expo, which is to be held between 21 March and 23 March, 2023, at Feria València, in Valencia, Spain, a mee...

The world’s governments have finalised an historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters — the treaty on Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) — after nearly 10 years of negotiations. New U.N. High Seas Treaty The new U.N. High Seas Treaty, as it is now known, covers the two-thirds of the ocean that lies outside national boundaries — nearly 50% of the planet’s surface. The treaty provides a legal framework for est...

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) was present at the International Logistics and Transport Fair ‘Logistics Spain’ - Logistics Spain 2023 held in Guadalajara, Mexico. A forum aimed at promoting brands, presenting new products and services, disseminating investment opportunities in different territories or addressing new challenges in logistics. PAV present at Logistics Spain 2023 The commercial area, represented by Rafael Romero at this fair, continues with its intense agenda of...

Mersey Maritime has welcomed the news that plans to build a world-class maritime centre of excellence, focused on innovation, engineering, R&D, entrepreneurship and training at the heart of Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters, have been approved by Wirral Council. This significant step in the project journey follows the championing of the project by the region’s cluster organisation over a number of years, including promotion of it to senior members of the government. The announcement...

A consortium led by zero-emission vessel provider - ACUA Ocean in partnership with zero-emission infrastructure provider and National Maritime UK Marine Hydrogen Working Group partner - 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 £3.8 million of funding to build and showcase...

The idea of a separate international fishing fair in northern Norway was launched in 1998. In 1999, LofotFishing 1 was organised in Kong Øystein Hall in Kabelvåg. The feedback and response from the exhibitors was very positive, and have therefore been followed up with new international fisheries fairs every other year. LofotFishing exhibition LofotFishing has become an important gathering point for fishermen and exhibitors LofotFishing has become an important gathering point for...

Classification society, RINA, has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to MAN Energy Solutions for its methanol-ready MAN L/V 32/44CR engine. The AiP covers an upgrade concept for the four-stroke engine for conversion to dual-fuel running on methanol to provide greater flexibility to ship owners. MAN L/V 32/44CR engine Patrizio Di Francesco, the EMEA Special Projects Manager at RINA, said: “This AiP is based on our recently published Methyl Alcohol Fuelled Ready notation."...

Mersey Maritime was conceived twenty years ago to create an ecosystem, championing and supporting one of the most diverse maritime regions in the UK. Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool John Moores University's (LJMU) own maritime history spans back as far as 1892 when it opened England’s first nautical college, currently, LJMU still provides support and teachings required to enter shore-based roles in marine surveying, maritime operations, port or ship management, consultancy,...

Hempel has announced joining the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety to work with industry to support shipping’s emissions reduction pathway and to mitigate against the spread of invasive species. World-renowned coatings company, Hempel A/S, has increased its commitment to supporting the maritime industry’s shift to ever more sustainable operations by joining the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety. H...

Babcock and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have signed an agreement to collaborate on scholarships, internships and joint research projects to advance knowledge, research and collaboration to grow New Zealand’s maritime engineering sector. As a part of the new arrangement, Babcock and AUT will develop a range of initiatives aimed at increasing the participation of under-represented groups in technology and engineering studies and research, including women, and Māori and Pasifika...

Stanlow Terminals Ltd has announced that they are to develop a major new open access import terminal for green ammonia in the Port of Liverpool. The new terminal, which will be an expansion of Stanlow Terminal’s existing facilities, will provide the connecting infrastructure to enable significant volumes of green ammonia to be imported into the United Kingdom (UK).  New terminal The new terminal contributes to Essar’s ambition to be a major hub of low carbon energy innovation...

International Maritime Organization (IMO) has welcomed the landmark agreement on a new oceans treaty to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas. IMO Secretary-General - Kitack Lim says landmark treaty will reinforce efforts to protect biodiversity The new legally binding international instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction – known as 'BBNJ' was agreed  on 4 March, 2023, following conclusion of the f...

HMM announced it was selected as the best-performing carrier, achieving the lowest carbon emission between Far East Asia and the U.S. West Coast in Q4 2022, based on the Carbon Emissions Index (CEI). Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) is published quarterly by Xeneta, a major ocean freight rate analysis firm, in partnership with Marine Benchmark, a data management specialist for the maritime industry. Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) CEI demonstrates the carbon intensity of shipping companies across 13...

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...

IMDEX Asia, Asia Pacific’s naval and maritime defence event, announces an official partnership with Starburst, the world’s first and only global aerospace and defence startup accelerator and strategic advisory practice, to help strengthen and cultivate its What’s Next programme. A unique platform for aspiring startups, What’s Next helps showcase revolutionary innovations and solutions to potential buyers, partners, and investors from top corporates and government agenci...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...