Hybrid networks on the rise 
The IT specialist and digital solutions provider Marlink has achieved a milestone by integrating over 3,200 low earth orbit (LEO) terminals into hybrid networks or deploying them as standalone solutions. This integration caters to the growing need for high throughput, low... mehr
AD Ports sets its sights on Madagascar
AD Ports Group and Madagascar’s economic development board have agreed to explore their collaboration in developing Madagascar's ports, maritime, and logistics sectors. Signed by Mohamed Eidha Al Menhali, regional CEO of AD Ports Group, and Josielle Rafidy, general manager... mehr
Kiel port with dual shore power supply
The port of Kiel successfully provided shore power to two cruise ships, “MSC Euribia” and “AID Anova”, simultaneously for the first time on 30 May. This achievement followed the successful integration of “MSC Euribia” into the shore power system, allowing it to operate nearly... mehr
Crude tanker demand to outpace supply
According to Bimco, the tanker shipping market is set to experience higher demand driven by trade restrictions, with crude tanker demand outpacing supply in 2024 but slowing in 2025 as ships may return to the Suez Canal, shortening sailing distances. Product tanker demand... mehr
Solarduck targets gigawatt scale
The Dutch-Norwegian cleantech company Solarduck has expanded its regional office in Tokyo to manage business development in East and Southeast Asia for offshore floating photovoltaic (OFPV) technology and to meet growing demand for renewable energy in the Asia Pacific region.... mehr
Funding for Ukraine port cooperation
Ports of Stockholm and the Baltic Ports Organisation (BPO), along with the Odessa (Ukraine)-based law firm Interlegal, are seeking funds from the Swedish Institute’s Ukraine cooperation programme to support the integration of Ukrainian ports into the EU transport network.... mehr
Egypt to host new green methanol facility
AD Ports Group, Transmar, and Orascom Construction have signed an MOU to develop a green methanol storage and export facility in Egypt. Green methanol, a synthetic fuel produced from renewable sources such as green hydrogen, offers a clean alternative to fossil fuels with fewer... mehr
Partners for a green end-to-end supply chain
PSA Singapore and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have successfully completed a trial of low-carbon green shipments as part of their efforts to decarbonise the supply chain. The initiative follows an MOU signed in October. The trial involved transporting cargo from Singapore... mehr
AAT acquires Melbourne ro-ro terminal
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has agreed to sell Melbourne International Ro-Ro & Auto Terminal (Mirrat) for AUD 332.5 million (USD 220 million) to Australian Amalgamated Terminals, a subsidiary of Qube Holdings Limited. Despite the sale, Wallenius Wilhelmsen will continue to use... mehr
Asiaten auf Kurs, Tanger in Top 20 
Containerhäfen 2023. Letztes Jahr haben die 20 grössten Containerhäfen der Welt 387,5 Mio. TEU umgeschlagen. Das waren 1,24% mehr als 2022. Dieses Wachstum ist, so die Analysten von Upply, klar den asiatischen Häfen zu verdanken, die 15 der 20 grössten Standorte stellen – noch... mehr