«So viel Anfang war nie» 
Bericht von der diesjährigen World Ports Conference der IAPH in Hamburg. Hochgestimmt fand die Welt-Hafen-Konferenz der International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) vom 8. bis 10. Oktober im Hamburger CCH statt. Rund 600 Mitglieder aus der ganzen Welt waren gekommen.... mehr
A tool to monitor emissions of inland vessels 
Shipping Technology's CO2 emission reporting module, incorporated within the ST Brain hardware, has been validated by LRQA for ISO 14083 compliance, ensuring consistent emissions reporting in the maritime industry. The automated system calculates CO2 emissions based on... mehr
Biofuel trials with 20% GHG reduction
Hapag-Lloyd has successfully bunkered its vessel, “Colorado Express”, with a B25 bio marine fuel blend from Exxon Mobil, marking a significant advancement in sustainable marine fuel use. This 25% biofuel blend combines Exxon Mobil’s Premium HDME 50 ultra-low sulphur fuel oil... mehr
Asyaport pioneers decarbonisation
Asyaport, a joint venture between Global Terminal Limited (GTL), terminal investment company of MSC, and the Turkish Soyuer family located in Barbaros / Tekirdağ, has become the first port in Turkey to offer shore power to container vessels: an important milestone for... mehr
Weekly Egypt-Italy ferry route set for November
DFDS has launched a new direct freight ferry service between Damietta, Egypt, and Trieste, Italy, creating its first service in Egypt and the first such connection between these markets in a decade. The route will primarily transport fresh produce, textiles, and other goods... mehr
Five more LNG dual-fuel vessels
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has placed an order for five additional 9,000 teu liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessels, accelerating its fleet renewal strategy. Built by China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, the newbuilds are scheduled for delivery in... mehr
Port Everglades to launch revised rotations
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has added Port Everglades as a weekly call in its updated port rotation for two services, beginning in November. The EMUSA service, linking the Mediterranean to the USA, will call at Port Everglades weekly, starting with “MSC Dorine” on 5... mehr
AI-driven ETAs enhance logistics
Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with Here Technologies to enhance global supply chain visibility by integrating Here Tracking into its “live position” solution, equipping over 1.5 million containers with advanced tracking devices. This collaboration aims to improve inland estimated... mehr
Illegal frozen mackerel shipment intercepted
The bureau of customs (BOC) in the Philippines recently intercepted 21 containers of frozen mackerel from China at Manila international container port (MICP) on 30 October, due to a lack of the import clearance required. Valued at PHP 178.5 million (USD 3.0 million), the... mehr
