First SNG-run vessel on its way 
The 2017-retrofitted ‘Wes Amelie’, a 1,036-teu feeder container ship operated by Unifeeder, will become the first vessel in shipping to run on synthetic natural gas (SNG) generated by wind energy. MAN Energy Services, Wessels Marine, Unifeeder and Nauticor are cooperating on the... mehr
Defensiver Höchststand 
Während das Jahr 2018 in der globalen Hochseeschifffahrt einen Abschwung im Wachstum gebracht hat, sieht die Unctad bis 2024 Licht am Horizont. Die politischen Rahmenbedingungen werden jedoch nicht besser und der Wandel der Branche beschleunigt sich. mehr
ZIM also improves its results in 2019
The Haifa (Israel)-headquartered ZIM Shipping Integrated Services is one of the carriers that saw improved earnings in the course of 2019, getting close to balanced financial results. Reporting on the first nine months of 2019, ZIM transported 2.1 million teu, a decrease of 3.5%... mehr
APM Terminals in Barcelona enhance safety measures
The APM Terminals in the port of Barcelona unveiled their technological initiative to improve safety at their container terminals during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, which ended on 21 November. Sergi Domínguez i Tomas, head of IT at APM Terminals Barcelona,... mehr
More equipment for more goods in Antwerp
In Antwerp, the Belgian logistics and transportation company Zuidnatie Breakbulk has ordered two mobile harbour cranes. Founded in 1870, Zuidnatie has a long history in the port. The current order includes two Konecranes models, 3 and 7, with a hybrid diesel-electric drive.... mehr
Hamburg's comeback?
Besides a moderate downturn in bulk cargo handling, the port of Hamburg (Germany) looks back with pleasure on its cargo handling performance in the first nine months of 2019. At 104 million t, total throughput went up by 3.2%. Container handling in particular witnessed a clear... mehr
Caucedo terminal in the Dominican Republic enhanced
The Caucedo terminal in the Dominican Republic has ordered 38 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. The terminal, run by DP World, also has a free zone at its disposal. It is located in Punta Caucedo, 25 km from Santo Domingo, which is the political and commercial capital of the... mehr
Rotor wind sails in the Baltic Sea
Since October, the “Copenhagen” is being refitted at the Remontowa shipyard in Gdansk (Poland). In addition to the regular inspection by the maritime classification society Lloyd’s Register, the ferry, which has been operating between Rostock (Germany) and Gedser (Denmark) since... mehr
Deeper in the red: Yang Ming results in Q3
Keelung-founded Yang Ming Marine Transport witnessed lower revenues and a larger loss in Q3/2019 than in the same period last year. Operating revenue during the third quarter of 2019 amounted to 37.78 billion NTD (New Taiwan Dollars, USD 1.22 billion), a decline of 2.4% from USD... mehr
Short sea fleet on a green wave
The Arkon-Shipinvest shipping company, a joint venture with Rhenus, is expanding its fleet of approx. 120 units. The plan is to set up an own ecological short sea fleet. The group has placed orders for the first four environmentally-friendly vessels known as ‘Hanse Eco Short Sea... mehr