Chennai Tech Centre opens 
Hapag-Lloyd has inaugurated its Technology Centre in Chennai, India, focusing on developing software solutions for the maritime industry. The facility is the result of a joint venture with Indian tech firm Solverminds and will initially house a team of 180 IT specialists, with... mehr
Shifting currents in ship finance
In its Q4 State of Ship Finance Report, Hamburg-based Oceanis highlights significant trends in green shipping finance. It notes that green financing is primarily beneficial for new and modern vessels, often excluding smaller shipowners with older fleets. There is a lack of... mehr
P&O's decarbonisation strategy
P&O Maritime Logistics, part of DP World, has detailed its strategy for decarbonisation in a new industry whitepaper, which highlights the significant challenges in the search for suitable alternative fuels. The whitepaper, which aligns with DP World's 'Our World, Our... mehr
Sharjah & Gulftainer: 35 more years
Gulftainer has extended its concession agreements with the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority for 35 more years, reinforcing a partnership spanning over five decades. The deal supports the development of the Sharjah Container Terminal and the Khorfakkan... mehr
Im Zeichen der Zusammenarbeit 
Gemeinschaftsprojekte grosser Organisationen als Kernstück der Welthafenkonferenz. Ist es die gewachsene Dringlichkeit der Zukunftsfragen, die zunehmende Fragmentierung der Welt oder die erhöhte Bereitschaft zur Kooperation? Wie dem auch sei, grosse Verbände und Organisationen... mehr
Espo chair visits Rijeka Gateway
On 15 November, 2023, the Rijeka Gateway (Croatia) welcomed Zeno D’Agostino, chair of the European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo). The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the ambitious plans for the new state-of-the-art, remote-controlled container terminal in Rijeka.... mehr
Win GD's methanol move
The Swiss company Win GD will equip six new 9,000 teu container ships with X-DF-M methanol engines, signalling a move towards green shipping technologies. To be built at China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, the vessels will have engines manufactured by HHI-EMD and are slated for... mehr
Quay upgrade in Gothenburg
The Port of Gothenburg will commence a major infrastructure project at the Gothenburg Energy Port next year. A 300 m quay will undergo a comprehensive overhaul, dubbed “Kustkajen 2.0”, to modernise the facility and support Sweden's shift to renewable energy sources. Peab, a... mehr
«Gesamtüberblick behalten»
Gespräch mit dem italienischen Vorsitzenden der International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Der Internationalen Schifffahrtskammer, die 80% der Weltflotte vertritt, steht seit 2022 Emanuele Grimaldi vor. Der ICS-Präsident empfing im Rahmen der Welthafenkonferenz Christian Doepgen... mehr
Shifts in market shares among carrier alliances
Sea-Intelligence has analysed the shifts in capacity market shares among the three main carrier alliances on key trade lanes. The alliances saw a collective loss in market share on the Asia-North America West Coast route, particularly during the pandemic due to significant... mehr