Six extra pairs of eyes above Antwerp port 
As a first worldwide, the Belgian Port of Antwerp-Bruges has launched BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone flights on a large scale (120 sqkm) in a complex industrial environment. Six autonomous drones will perform daily flights in the Antwerp port area, thus making an... more
New inland shipping line for container transport
Container logistics provider Contargo has expanded its network of inland barge services for container transport in Northern France. Where Contargo North France sees "great potential for development" (Gilbert Bredel, managing director), the company now offers direct... more
Wärtsilä and MPA Singapore sign MoU
Wärtsilä, a global provider of innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The aim of this partnership is to enable the introduction of next... more
CGSA handles its biggest vessel so far
Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), the Ecuadorian subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (Ictsi), recently handled “Maersk Camden”, which is the largest vessel to call the port of Guayaquil to date. The ship has a capacity of 15,413 teu. Operating Maersk's... more
"OOCL Spain" makes its first visit to Hamburg
The "OOCL Spain", which was christened in February and has been operating in the Asia-Europe service LL3 since March 2023, has now moored in the Port of Hamburg for the first time. The vessel, which belongs to Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), has a cargo... more
Ceva Logistics to operate ro-ro vessels
Marseille-based Ceva Logistics has signed a long-term lease with its parent company, the shipping company CMA CGM, to connect its global automotive customers with more roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) vessel capacity. The four ships are currently under construction by China... more
ONE's AIM Service now to sail once a week
The shipping company Ocean Network Express’ (ONE) has decided to increase the sailing frequency of its "AIM Service" that connects Africa, India and the Middle East. Instead of fortnightly, the frequency will be weekly, starting from May 2023. The increased... more
Malta Freeport Terminal’s extension plan
At a press conference with Silvio Schembri, Malta’s minister for the economy, EU funds and lands, Malta Freeport Terminals CEO Alex Montebello presented the terminals’ extension plan. For Montebello, “the Terminal Two extension will consolidate our reputation as a major... more
Roundtable at Stockholm Norvik Port
Stockholm Norvik Port recently hosted a roundtable of industrial, municipal and regulatory agency representatives organised by the County Administrative Board of Stockholm and Ports of Stockholm. The discussion focused on fossil fuel-free transport and the needs of shipping... more
AAL Shipping showcases "Super B-Class"
AAL Shipping released a short film highlighting the design and technical innovations and specifications of the "AAL Limassol", the first unit of its mega size 32,000 DWT Super B-Class heavy lift vessels. This kind of vessel meets the highest possible automation and... more