Digital advances to improve port efficiency 

The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is enhancing its operations with new digital solutions. The Philippine trade gateway transitioned to 100% digital payments through the advance customer transaction system to improve safety and efficiency during the pandemic.... mehr
Ausbau der Unteren Donau 

Bulgarien und Rumänien wollen Wasserstrasse für den Güterverkehr entwickeln. Als Teilstück des Paneuropäischen Transportkorridors 7 hat die Untere Donau theoretisch eine grosse Bedeutung für die verkehrsseitige Anbindung der Balkanhalbinsel an Mittel- und Westeuropa. Praktisch... mehr
MOL: a sustainability study for ammonia carriers 

MOL Coastal Shipping, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), will conduct a concept study for a large coastal ammonia carrier in collaboration with Asahi Tanker and Ikous. The project aims to develop a sustainable ship type that meets customer needs, addresses environmental... mehr
Getting ready for mega vessels 

Marport, Istanbul's largest port, has invested USD 200 million to increase its capacity for handling two mega vessels simultaneously and improve operational efficiency with advanced equipment. Established in 2001 as a joint venture between Arkas Holding and Terminal... mehr
Samskip expands shortsea portfolio 

Samskip has launched a new shortsea container service connecting Santander, Tilbury and Rotterdam, set to begin on 2 April. Operated once a week, the new offering is cost-competitive with road-ferry alternatives, while also providing good reliability and lower CO2 emissions.... mehr
Port of Gothenburg electrifies inspection vessel 

‘M/S Hamnen’, the port of Gothenburg's inspection vessel, has been retrofitted to electric propulsion. It has been in service at the port since 1979. The transition is part of the port's commitment to reducing emissions, with the electrification eliminating the 67 t of carbon... mehr
Powering carbon neutrality in the Med 

Fundación Valenciaport has commenced work on the Power 4 Med project, seeking to advance carbon neutrality in maritime transport. It focuses on providing support and tools to facilitate the transition towards carbon neutrality for fishing vessels, commercial vessels, and... mehr
Closing the gap on green shipping 

In a new report, Wärtsilä suggests that sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels by 2035 with the help of policies such as carbon taxes and emissions limits. The EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) and fuel EU maritime initiative (Feum) are expected to... mehr
Bauen für die nächsten 20 Jahre 

Unverzichtbares Bindeglied zwischen Seine und Hafen Le Havre. Mit der offiziellen Einweihung der modernisierten Schleusen von Tancarville fand Ende Februar ein mehrjähriges Bauvorhaben seinen Abschluss. Insgesamt 15 Mio. EUR wurden in drei Phasen seit 2016 investiert, damit... mehr
Germany's roadmap for port development 

Germany's federal government has approved its national port strategy, a comprehensive plan to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the country's ports. The aim is to address challenges such as climate and energy transformation, geopolitical tensions, the Covid-19... mehr