Daily sailings between Sweden and Poland 
Finnlines is set to expand its route network by launching a new daily maritime bridge between Malmö, Sweden, and Świnoujście, Poland, starting on 10 April 2024. The freight-passenger ship “Finnfellow”, which will operate on this route, has a capacity for 440 passengers and... mehr
Linking Batumi with North Africa and Spain
Batumi International Container Terminal (Bict) in Georgia, a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), will enhance its connections to North Africa and Spain with the launch of Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) improved Batumi – Gioia Tauro service... mehr
IRS celebrates half a century
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is celebrating its 50th year, marking half a century of dedication to maritime safety, quality, and innovation. Commemorative initiatives include the unveiling of a new logo to symbolise progress and collaboration, and the launch of a new... mehr
AI to facilitate seafarer recruitment
Crewlinker, a Rotterdam-based global digital tech company, has launched a maritime recruitment platform that uses artificial intelligence to connect seafarers with job opportunities. It allows crewing agencies, shipping companies, and other maritime employers to find qualified... mehr
Lokal bleiben, um global zu werden 
Griechenland bieten sich Gelegenheiten im Breakbulk-Geschäft. Häufig ist das Wissen um örtliche Gegebenheiten der am strengsten gehütete Wettbewerbsvorteil in der Logistik. Doch laut der Cosmatos Group aus Thessaloniki breitet sich eine neue Stimmung der Zusammenarbeit in... mehr
Port of Hamburg: job portal for maritime sector
Hamburg's maritime industry is finding it increasingly difficult to hire enough employees for the over 60,000 harbour-related jobs in the area, ranging from warehouse logistics to engineering and piloting. Hafen Hamburg Marketing has launched a job portal to support member... mehr
Deal inked for Al-Faw port development
AD Ports Group has signed a preliminary agreement with the General Company for Ports of Iraq to develop Al-Faw Grand Port and its economic zone. The collaboration seeks to enhance trade connectivity and strengthen the economic partnership between the UAE and Iraq. It... mehr
Green power at port of Antwerp
Power to Hydrogen and Triple W are the first companies to sign up for Next Gen Demo, an innovation hub within the Next Gen District in the port of Antwerp. The area aims to become a hotspot for circular economy projects. Power to Hydrogen will test a large-scale AEM... mehr
Hamburg sends relief supplies to Odessa
The "Hamburg-Odessa Port Bridge" action alliance, consisting of Hamburg-based aid organisations, companies, and associations, has sent urgently needed relief supplies to a children's hospital in the Odessa region, Ukraine. The port of Hamburg and the port of Odessa... mehr
Check vessel designs to avoid costly claims
Itic has stressed the need for thorough vessel design reviews and insurance coverage during construction, following a USD 5 million claim involving a 24 m catamaran. The vessel experienced operational limitations due to unexpected vibration issues, which were attributed to... mehr