CO2 efficiency in short sea shipping 
CLDN reported a significant reduction in fleet emissions for 2023, achieving an average of 39 g CO2/tonne-km, which is 19% better than its closest short sea competitor and more than twice as efficient as road haulage. This reduction was driven by substantial investments in... plus
Florida funds container crane at Jaxport
Florida legislators have presented Jaxport with USD 23 million for the purchase of a new container crane and the refurbishment of existing cranes at the port’s terminals. The funds, earmarked by the Florida legislature and approved by governor Ron DeSantis, will enhance... plus
CMA CGM grows footprint in Brazil
CMA CGM has signed an agreement to acquire a 48% stake in Brazil’s terminal operator Santos Brasil, which also operates the largest container terminal in South America at the port of Santos. This acquisition, expected to close in early 2025, will enhance CMA CGM's presence... plus
Grimaldi Group strikes a deal in Heraklion
The Grimaldi Group has bought a 67% stake in Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) for EUR 80 million through a consortium including Grimaldi Euromed and Minoan Lines. This acquisition, which was finalised with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), marks a... plus
New BBC vessel arrives in Cuxhaven
BBC Chartering celebrated the first port call of its new vessel, “MV BBC Leer”, in Cuxhaven, Germany. The "Laker Max"-series ship, designed for efficient cargo transport, discharged windmill blades from Mexico. The vessel is equipped with two Liebherr cranes,... plus
“AAL Houston” joins super B-class fleet
AAL Shipping has taken delivery of its third super B-class vessel, the “AAL Houston,” a 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift ship designed to meet future industrial project demands. Equipped with three cranes and an expanded deck space, it will join its sister ships on key global... plus
Spliethoff Group to operate over 140 vessels
Spliethoff Group has acquired a majority interest in the full-service maritime and offshore logistics provider Forest Wave, integrating it as the seventh business unit within its organisation starting 30 September 2024. This acquisition increases Spliethoff's fleet to over... plus
WEC Lines launches Hamburg-Portugal service
WEC Lines is launching a new weekly shipping service between Hamburg and Portugal starting on 23 September 2024. It will offer a fast, eco-friendly alternative to trucking, with departures from Hamburg on Sundays and arrivals in Leixões and Setúbal by the weekend. The route... plus
Circle lands EUR 300,000 port digitalisation deal
Circle has signed a contract with a Mediterranean port for the use of federated services to digitalise port operations over twelve months. The project includes deploying the Milos Transport Federative Platform, enhancing the management of cargo flows, and integrating systems... plus
Kestrel Mare: new joint venture in Italy
Harren Group, Kestrel Italia, and Intermare have formed a joint venture named Kestrel Mare, based in Genoa, Italy. It merges the business units of Intermare and Kestrel Italia under one brand, focusing on project cargo and heavy lift services. Kestrel Mare will serve as the... plus