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On February 15, 2022, CULINES and CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company signed an order for 2*2,700TEU container newbuildings. A signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of Guangzhou Port Group. Mr. Yibo Li (Chairman at Guangzhou Port Group), Mr. Xiaoming Song (DGM at Guangzhou Port Group), Mr. Lingtang Zheng (DGM at Guangzhou Port Company), Mr. Huiming Xiang (Chairman at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding), Ms. Xi Li (DGM at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding), Mr. Feng Liang (GM at...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA – the Agency), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has commended the Nigerian Navy for its continued support to the Agency, over the years. Floating Dockyard The NIMASA Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, who stated this when he met with the Admiral Superintendent of the Naval Dockyard Limited, Rear Admiral Kohath Levi, on a working visit, particularly appreciated the Nigerian Navy for hosting and securing the Agency&rsq...

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh says the Agency is committed to continuously collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that Nigeria attains the status of not only the hub of maritime activities in the West and Central Africa region but also a major maritime player globally. Dr. Bashir Jamoh who reiterated this in Lagos during an interactive session with media stakeholders over the weekend noted the steady progress in terms...

“It feels like we’ve finally broken free of the pandemic chains,” said Nor-Shipping’s Director, Sidsel Norvik, following the news that Norway ended its national coronavirus restrictions this weekend. With no further regulations relating to social distancing, event numbers, international travel, or the use of facemasks, ‘Your Arena for Ocean Solutions’ can run a full exhibition and event programme for the first time, since its successful 2019 outing. Sidsel N...

For the first trip after taking office as the Co-CEO (Co-Chief Executive Officer) of CULINES, Mr. Lars Christiansen, accompanied by CULINES U.S.A. team, paid a visit to the Los Angeles office of Flexport in December, 2021. Ryan Petersen, the Founder & CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Flexport, and other executives attended the meeting. CULINES and Flexport partnership CULINES is striving to become a digital logistics company based on liner services, while Flexport is a technology company...

In December, 2021, China United Lines (CULINES) and Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG (PD) signed an agreement on strategic partnership. Mr. Christoph Döhle (Managing Partner at PD), Mr. Lars Christiansen (CO-CEO at CULINES), Jan Döhle (Managing Director at Blue Net Chartering), Mr. Christoph Tamke (Managing Director at Menzell Döhle), and Mr. Bastian Schmidt (Managing Director at Menzell Döhle Shipping) attended the ceremony at PD headquarters in Hamburg. Mr. Raymond Chen (Ch...

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announced a new charter agreement with Navios Maritime Partners L.P., according to which ZIM will charter a total of thirteen container vessels comprising five secondhand vessels and eight new-build vessels for a total charter hire consideration of approximately $870 million. The five secondhand vessels which range from 3,500-4,360 TEUs and are expected to be delivered in the first and second quarters of 2022, will be deployed across ZIM's global network. The...

Users want to know that their valuable cargo will cross the sea safely, cost-effectively, and without delay. Imagine organising the ocean shipping logistics of 6000 cubic metres of cargo, 41 containers; all moving from China to just outside Brisbane, Qld. That’s what TGI do on a regular basis; handling shipments for the clients, and in this example, they moved this project cargo, for the components for the largest asphalt plant in Australia. Entire transport process Project cargo is TGI...

Transitioning global shipping from a carbon dependent industry into one that operates without greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a massive task. Container and roro carriers are already investing in the development of zero GHG technologies and are committed to enabling the industry’s transition to zero, but clear global regulations are needed. The World Shipping Council (WSC) has identified six regulatory and economic pathways, all of which are critical for the nations of the U...

Seaglaze has announced that the company will be exhibiting at the first ever Boatlife Live event, taking place at The NEC Birmingham, from February 17 to February 20, 2022. Seaglaze at Boatlife Live Seaglaze invites everyone to come at the company’s exhibition both on stand F46, to check out all the products and solutions on display that cater to a wide range of window, door and hatch requirements. One of UK’s renowned company in the marine windows, doors and hatch industry, Seagl...

The One Ocean Summit, a global summit dedicated to the protection of the oceans, organized by French President - Emmanuel Macron, opens for three days from Feb 9 to Feb 11, 2022. On this occasion, CMA CGM reaffirms its commitment to the protection of the climate and biodiversity. The CMA CGM Group is determined to act as quickly as possible to limit the effects of global warming on our planet and the damage to biodiversity. It also takes concrete decisions on a daily basis, true to its CSR appr...

Norwegian technology company Vissim, together with project partner M-Nav Solutions, has successfully installed and upgraded an advanced coastal monitoring and surveillance system designed to ensure safer vessel navigation in Papua New Guinea’s waters. “The ‘Coastal Monitoring Station (CMS)’ system will contribute towards improved safety of navigation, more efficient planning of marine traffic, better surveillance of remote coastal waters and help protect areas that have...

Malta’s commercial undertakings and economists are forecasting an increase in the price of most commodities, food, and daily needs included, largely due to the worldwide increase in freight charges and other factors, including COVID-19. Food has been particularly affected, raising at the highest rate in the last four years and not likely to start falling before October 2022, with supermarkets estimating a 15% increase across the board. Maintaining freight costs In one case it was report...

The World Shipping Council (WSC) notes that the Senate has now introduced its own bill, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, to amend the Shipping Act. John Butler, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Shipping Council (WSC), said “Ocean carriers continue to work with all members of the supply chain, the Federal Maritime Commission, the administration, and their customers, to identify and implement operational solutions to mitigate the ongoing supply chain congestion.&rd...

FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO) has launched a new regular marine container service Japan Trans-Siberian Line 2 (JTSL 2) that will connect Commercial Port Vladivostok (CPV, a FESCO company) with ports of Japan – Toyama, Hakata, Kobe, Yokohama. In the near future, regular ship calls to port Niigata are considered as well. Operation of the line is provided by container vessel FESCO Yanina with a capacity of 962 TEU. Voyage turnover is 14 days. FESCO intermodal chain Appearance of the n...

FESCO Transportation Group (“FESCO”) has launched a new regular marine container service Japan Trans-Siberian Line 2 (JTSL 2) that will connect Commercial Port Vladivostok (CPV, a FESCO company) with ports of Japan – Toyama, Hakata, Kobe, Yokohama. In the near future, regular ship calls to port Niigata are considered as well. Operation of the line is provided by container vessel FESCO Yanina with a capacity of 962 TEU. Voyage turnover is 14 days. Appearance of the new service...

The Seafarers’ Charity is funding a new membership organisation to represent, support, and promote women working in the UK fishing industry. UK Women in Fisheries UK Women in Fisheries is a new network for all women who work in the UK’s fishing industry. Women who are vessel owners, fleet managers, fishers, fishmongers, processors, fishing conservationists, charity workers, trainers, or working in other roles in the fishing industry are invited to join and benefit from networking...

As 2022 begins, it’s already been a whirlwind of activity within The Ocean Cleanup. Jenny (System 002) is continuing to do great things in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the plans for System 003 scale-up are well underway, and multiple rivers projects are finally getting their chance to shine as we work towards eliminating plastics from the world’s biggest waterways. Los Angeles Interceptor One of the most exciting projects for me personally is the realisation of a project that h...

The Maritime Skills Alliance (MSA) is delighted to announce that Mr. David Tournay has agreed to become Secretary to the MSA, post the retirement of Iain Mackinnon on March 31, 2022. David Tournay will also become Secretary to the Maritime UK People and Skills Forum. David has worked in the vocational learning field for nearly 30 years, working across a diverse range of industry sectors from aviation and hospitality to jewellery making and archaeology.  New Secretary to the Maritime UK Pe...

Commenting on details of the government's levelling up white paper, Maritime UK Chief Executive, Ben Murray, said: “Maritime UK welcomes the mission set out within the levelling-up white paper but urges the government to put levelling-up coastal areas at the heart of its plans – it’s not just about north/south or urban/rural.” “Coastal towns and cities are amongst some of the most deprived communities across the country with almost half of our coastal communities&r...

At a semi-digital ceremony in Busan, South Korea in late-December 2021, MAN Energy Solutions signed a licence agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI-EMD) for MAN’s new TCT axial-turbocharger series. Due to run for ten years, this is the first turbocharger licence agreement MAN Energy Solutions has ever signed with HHI-EMD. Generally acknowledged as the largest, marine two-stroke engine builder in the world, Hyundai Heavy Industries has been a low-speed licencee of MAN Energy Solutio...

On 1st February 2022, the first ferry on Stena Line’s new route Nynäshamn-Hanko was seen to set sail towards Finland. The vessel Urd left Nynäshamn/Stockholm Norvik Port after an inauguration ceremony with a small group of guests from business and politics. Starting with three departures per week, the link Nynäshamn-Hanko will soon switch to a daily schedule, when the ferry Stena Gothica joins its sister vessel in the beginning of May.   “By Urd’s departure...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Yokohama-based member of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a contract with Sanyu Kisen Co., Ltd., a Kobe-based marine solutions enterprise that is principally engaged in management of ships navigation in Japanese, as well as international waters, calling for the construction of a demonstration test ship, in order to transport liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The agreement is in conjunction with initiatives of the New Energy and Industria...

Maritime UK has announced the launch of its Careers and Outreach Programme impact report for the period of 2020-21. The report sets out progress in delivering careers and outreach activity, since Maritime UK received funding from the Department for Transport, as part of the 'Maritime 2050' delivery programme. Careers and Outreach Programme Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the UK’s maritime industries, was tasked with better coordinating existing careers activity and making progress in...

Inmarsat, the world pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications, has joined forces with the largest Passenger Shipping Group in Greece, Attica Group, and digital consultancy, Thetius, to launch the ‘Inmarsat Ferry Open Innovation Challenge: crew training and entertainment’. Focusing on the needs of ferry crews, the competition invites start-ups and SMEs to put forward digital solutions to enhance the training or enrich the leisure hours of personnel. They often work for weeks...

Nor-Shipping has been buoyed by the response of exhibitors to its COVID-19 pandemic-induced move from the earlier scheduled exhibition dates in January to April 2022. In a candid interview, the Director of Nor-Shipping, Sidsel Norvik admits she expected inevitable cancellations, as a result of the schedule change, but says these have been minimal, while those that have pulled out have simply transferred attendance to the summer 2023 event of Nor-Shipping. Nor-Shipping 2022 exhibition What...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has announced an increase of 43.6% in condition survey for Flag Registration by the Agency, in the year 2021, as against the performance in the year 2020. NIMASA also recorded an improved Port State Control (PSC) implementation in the year 2021, with 24.2% higher than the PSC inspections of the year 2020. Improved Port and Flag State Administration Dr. Bashir Jamoh, who disclosed this dur...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has established the Marine Decarbonation Business Development Group, responding to the energy transition strategy promoted by MHI Group. New organisation formed This new organisation formed by consolidating a range of functions, from technology development and market research to the formulation and implementation of business strategies, will utilise the advanced technologies accumulated by the company, over i...

Long-term contracted ocean freight rates fell by 3.6% in January 2022, according to the latest Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI®) Public Indices. Based on crowd-sourced data from global shippers, the analysis shows the second consecutive monthly rates decline, following a staggering 14 months of consistent increases. As such, despite the dip, contracted rates stand 98.1% up year on year, demonstrating the commanding position carriers continue to occupy in shipping negotiations.  Pain and g...

The Norwegian Shipowners Association has announced that they welcome the Ocean Fund initiative to speed up the green transition in the global shipping industry. They believe that if shipping is to achieve ambitious climate goals, the global maritime industry needs to put in place, new and effective measures that will stimulate investment in green technology and emission-reducing measures. The Ocean Fund 75 per cent of the funds received, as part of the Ocean Fund, will go back to the shipping...