VCT upgrades infrastructure 
Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) in Iloilo, Philippines, has undergone significant upgrades in preparation for the arrival of two new mobile harbour cranes, which will enable it to handle larger vessels and increased cargo volumes. These enhancements, including the addition... mehr
SC Ports drives cargo growth
South Carolina Ports recorded an 8% increase in container volumes in July 2024 compared to the previous year, driven by peak season and regional growth. The port of Charleston moved 224,407 teu, marking the second-highest July on record. The inland ports Greer and Dillon... mehr
Scanner für den Zoll 
Zusammenarbeit zwischen Grimaldi und Uruguay. Am 21. Juni, wenn die Tage auf der Südhalbkugel wieder kürzer werden, lief ein italienisches Schiff in den Hafen von Montevideo ein, das Fracht an Bord hatte, die der Zollbehörde von Uruguay Durchblick verschafft und so den Handel... mehr
A timeline for full scrubber discharge ban
Sweden will introduce a phased ban on discharges from ship scrubbers. Starting on 1 July 2025, the discharge of wash water from open-loop scrubbers will be banned within Swedish territorial waters, aligning with Denmark's similar restrictions. By 1 January 2029, Sweden will... mehr
World’s first rotor sails on capesize vessel
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Vale have retrofitted the world's first capesize bulk carrier, ‘Camellia Dream’, with two Norsepower rotor sails. This innovative step is part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with the vessel expected to achieve a 6-10% reduction... mehr
'Vanguard': a breakthrough in river-sea gas transport
HGK Shipping has developed the "Vanguard," the first European river-sea gas tanker designed for transporting liquefied ammonia and CO2, crucial for the hydrogen-based economy. The 125 m vessel is equipped with a diesel-electric "future-fuel-ready" engine... mehr
Collaboration on shipping industry standards
Circle has announced a partnership between its subsidiary, Magellan Circle Italy, and the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) to enhance EU funding opportunities and support the digitisation and standardisation of the container shipping industry. Magellan Circle... mehr
Cosco: certification for information security
Cosco Shipping Lines has obtained the Tisax (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) certification, which confirms that the company meets the stringent EU automotive industry standards for information security risk control. This certification, which is more... mehr
Five new LNG dual-fuel ships to join PIL fleet
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has ordered five new 13,000 teu container vessels equipped with LNG dual-fuel engines, as part of its fleet renewal strategy. The neo-panamax vessels, designed for efficiency, safety, and sustainability, will be built by Hudong Zhonghua... mehr
Wer braucht die Landbrücke?
Ein Bahn- und Strassenprojekt in Südthailand. In einem, wie ITJ-Korrespondent Michael Mackey findet, «mutigen» Schritt zurück in die Zukunft arbeitet die thailändische Regierung hart daran, ein wieder auf die Agenda gesetztes Landbrückenprojekt durch den südlichen Teil des... mehr