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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The decarbonisation of international shipping is a priority for IMO and by mid-2023, the organisation aims to have in place a revised and strengthened Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. Low- and zero-carbon ship technology assessment A new IMO project aims to provide an assessment of the state of availability and readiness of low- and zero-carbon ship technology and marine fuels, in order to help inform Member States as they work towards the revision of the IMO GHG Strategy...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

MPC Container Ships ASA (‘MPCC’ or the ‘Company’) will participate in Capital Link’s Corporate Presentations webinar series on January 31, 2023, at 17:00 CET / 11:00 AM ET. MPC Container Ships ASA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Constantin Baack and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Moritz Fuhrmann will go through a brief a presentation on the Company and the current container shipping market, followed by a Q & A (Questions & Answers) session. Presen...