Rail bundling cuts costs for shippers
Railport and the port of Antwerp-Bruges have reported positive results from their rail bundling initiative for single wagon load (SWL) transports in the Antwerp port area, launched in January 2024. The system streamlines first/last mile transport by coordinating wagon movements... mehr
Biofuel milestone for Arkas Bunker
Arkas Bunker has supplied its eco-friendly biofuel, Bio24F, to Yang Ming’s YM Inventive, marking its first biofuel delivery to a shipowner outside Arkas Line. As Turkey’s first provider of biofuels to receive the international sustainability and carbon certification (ISCC),... mehr
Vier gute Gründe
Sea Lines bietet Fähren-Alternative zum Überlandtransport. 2011 hat die türkische Sea Lines einen RoPax-Service zwischen der Türkei und der Ukraine eingeführt. CEO Joe Lindblom erklärt, wie sich der Schwarzmeer-Fährverkehr entwickelt hat und warum er grosse Zukunftsperspektiven... mehr
Fourth super B-class vessel joins AAL fleet
AAL Shipping has celebrated the naming of “AAL Antwerp”, the fourth vessel in its eight-strong, super B-class fleet, marking the halfway point in its fleet expansion programme. The 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift vessel, equipped for methanol fuel and with a combined... mehr
Inland shipping: a climate-friendly solution
The inland shipping sector plays a crucial role in supporting Germany's energy transition, as it offers an eco-friendly alternative to road and rail transport. However, it faces challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, underfunding, and an insufficient recognition of its... mehr
Tanker saves 50 t of fuel per month
Socatra, Syroco, and Total Energies have showcased significant fuel and emissions reductions on the tanker “Alcyone” using Syroco's weather routing platform combined with rotor sails. Operating on transpacific routes, the 183 m vessel achieved fuel savings of up to 21% through... mehr
Final approval granted for HHLA takeover
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has secured all regulatory approvals for its voluntary public takeover offer of HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG). Following earlier clearance by the European Commission, the final approval from Ukraine’s competition authority was granted... mehr
Sustainable shipping at port of Bilbao
The United Nations' Resilience 4 Ports report, presented at COP 29, recognises the port of Bilbao's “BilbOPS” project for advancing climate resilience and sustainability in maritime operations. The initiative integrates onshore power supply (OPS) technology with renewable energy... mehr
A sustainable gateway for Latin America
Cosco Shipping has officially commenced operations at Chancay Peru Terminal, its first green and smart port investment in South America. Situated 78 km north of Lima, this advanced deep-water port features four berths, including two berths for containers, and can handle 1... mehr
A JV to boost ship management
Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan) have launched One Sea Solutions (One Sea), a joint venture focused on technical ship management and maritime talent development. Based in Singapore, the JV will manage container vessels owned or chartered by ONE,... mehr