Tender for a first e-fuel deployment 
The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (Zemba) will launch a new tender in January 2025 aimed at driving the first commercial deployment of e-fuels in maritime transport, starting in 2027. By aggregating demand in 40 companies, Zemba intends to contract for 80 billion... more
On-site biosecurity inspections
Victoria International Container Terminal (Vict) at the port of Melbourne has gained approval to conduct rural tailgate inspections under Australia’s approved arrangement class 14.4, enabling on-site biosecurity checks for containers bound for rural areas in Victoria.... more
Celebrations in Houston 
Breakbulk Americas was a worthy venue for Chipolbrok America’s 20th anniversary. When China and Poland registered ever-more sailings from China and the Far East to the USA, the co-owners of Chipolbrok decided to establish a representative office in Houston. The success story... more
Prioritising innovation over cyber security
DNV’s latest report reveals a high tolerance for cyber risk in the maritime industry, with 61% of professionals willing to accept greater cyber vulnerabilities if it supports digital innovation. This figure is notably higher than in other critical sectors such as energy and... more
Fleet upsize to meet net-zero targets
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has exercised options to add two additional 11,700 ceu Shaper class vessels to its fleet from China Merchants Jingling Shipyard, with delivery expected in the latter half of 2028. The company also intends to upsize two more vessels from 9,300 to 11,700 ceu,... more
London Gateway aims for UK’s top port position
DP World has launched its GBP 350 million all-electric fourth berth at London Gateway with the arrival of its first vessels, marking a major step in sustainable logistics. The 430 m berth is supported by Europe’s largest all-electric quay cranes, straddle carriers, and... more
New tech partnership to drive eco-initiatives
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has partnered with Daphne Technology to install Pure Metrics, an advanced emissions monitoring system, on its 2022-built vehicle carrier, “Auto Aspire”. Set to be operational in early 2025, the system will provide real-time emissions data... more
Modal shift in Strasbourg
SNCF Réseau and Voies Navigables de France (VNF) are working with the port of Strasbourg to advance modal shift initiatives encouraging local industries to consider rail and river transport as alternatives to road haulage. These efforts, initiated in 2022 as part of the... more
Teaming up for sustainable ocean logistics
DHL Global Forwarding and Lindt & Sprüngli have strengthened their long-term partnership by using DHL's Go Green Plus service to cut greenhouse gas emissions in ocean freight, supporting both companies in their efforts to reach their net-zero goals by 2050. Since early... more
An old hand and a new start
A report from this year’s IAPH World Ports Conference in Hamburg. The World Ports Conference of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) took place in high spirits at the CCH in Hamburg from 8-10 October this year. Around 600 members from all over the world came... more