Partnering for port safety 
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (Pema) and the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) have joined forces to enhance safety and sustainability. The partnership will include cooperation on various initiatives, information sharing, and task... more
Procureship expands to Singapore
Procureship, an e-procurement platform for the maritime industry, has expanded its operations to Asia by opening an office in Singapore. With this strategic move, the company aims to extend its customer base for its machine learning (ML) and automation-driven e-procurement... more
Rescued from skewed distress 
Before a magnificent panorama. The sailing ship Europa, built in 1911, is regularly serviced in a dry dock every southern winter. This year an incident occurred in Cape Town which the South African specialist company Vanguard managed to rectify around two months later. more
ICTSI milestone: large vessel in Latin America
The arrival of the CMA CGM “Alexander Von Humboldt” at Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA) in Mexico and then at Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce (SPIA) in Colombia marks a significant milestone for International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) in Latin America. ... more
Inland Port Greer sets record in August
Inland Port Greer, part of South Carolina Ports, set a new cargo record in August, handling 16,857 rail moves, which re a remarkable 52% yoy increase. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta, Inland Port Greer plays a crucial role in connecting inland markets with the Port of... more
MOL & Kambara: green shipping pact
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Kambara Kisen have signed a basic agreement for a time charter of a newbuilding, a methanol dual fuel bulk carrier, scheduled for delivery in 2027. The vessel will primarily use e-methanol produced from recovered CO2 and hydrogen using renewable... more
JKL Partners sets its sights on HMM
While international investors for the carrier HMM have been excluded by the authorities, the domestic bidders need to demonstrate that they have funding available. The respective sums are a prerequisite for the entry as an investor. After forming a consortium with Harim... more
Singapore tops global shipping centre index
Singapore has once again secured the top spot in the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) for the tenth consecutive year. This report, published jointly by Xinhua and the Baltic Exchange, also ranks London and Shanghai as primary global maritime... more
Safety programme for chemical terminals
The Fundación Valenciaport is actively involved in the STBERNARD project, which is aimed at enhancing safety for first responders in chemical terminals during emergencies, especially CBRN threats. The project, co-funded by the Horizon Europe Programme with a budget of EUR 6.7... more
Another mega vessel for MSC
The MSC "Claude Girardet” is on its way. Commissioned by China Ship Leasing and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, this is the fourth 24,000 teu ultra-large container vessel to be delivered by Hudong-Zhonghua to MSC. It measures 399.99 m in length, 61.5 m in width, and... more