SC Ports: cargo volumes on the rise 
Retail importers and advanced manufacturers are investing billions of dollars to establish and expand operations at South Carolina’s Ports (SC Ports). For Barbara Melvin, SC Ports President and CEO, investments can “ensure that South Carolina remains competitive” but also... plus
Biofuels au lieu d’e-fuels? 
Le client peut choisir le degré de durabilité. Les clients de Hapag-Lloyd participeront à l’avenir aux décisions de protection contre les émissions polluantes. Les biocarburants sont proposés, même s’ils ne sont pas la voie royale. Des associations demandent en outre d’utiliser... plus
"Al Maha", Maersk’s new ocean shipping service
"Al Maha", Maersk's new ocean shipping service, will commence its rotation between major ports in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Egypt and Morocco, next month. Seven vessels with a nominal capacity of 8,500 teus per week will be put into operation. As well as... plus
Port of Gothenburg finds a sister in China
Last week, a delegation of 20 people from Shenzhen (China) came to visit Gothenburg, Scandinavia’s largest port. During this visit, a sister port agreement was signed. The aim is to strengthen cooperation between both ports on issues such as sustainable transport, volume growth,... plus
"MSC Loreto" calls at port of Antwerp
"MSC Loreto" recently loaded and unloaded containers at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) at the Deurganckdock in Antwerp. With a carrying capacity of 24,346 teu, the vessel is considered to be the largest container ship in the world, together with its twin,... plus
Kalmar completes 6,000th machine in Shanghai
Kalmar recently celebrated the construction of its 6000th machine, a reachstacker, at its manufacturing plant in Shanghai (China). The unit is one of four reachstackers ordered by Bodi International. Kalmar is part of Cargotec, a company that offers products and services to make... plus
Assisted parking in Cuxhaven
"Smartkai" proved its efficiency last week during a mooring manoeuvre of the ro-ro ferry “Selandia Seaways” at the Europakai in Cuxhaven. Sensitive sensors attached to the quay wall and line deflectors scan the surroundings there as well as every movement of the... plus
Two new "Transverse" tugs
Svitzer has signed a contract with Uzmar Shipyard to build two new "Transverse" tugs for its Australian business. Svitzer CEO Kasper Friis Nilaus, CEO of the company which is part of A.P. Moller-Maersk: "These tugs offer significant improvements in operational... plus
HGK Shipping joins Green Award Inland Navigation
HGK Shipping, which runs Europe’s largest inland navigation fleet with 350 owned and chartered vessels, is joining the Green Award certification programme. Green Award Inland Navigation promotes safety and sustainability in inland navigation. Jan Fransen, executive director... plus
New LNG-hybrid vessels for NYK Line
Swiss marine power company Win GD has supplied dual-fuel X-DF2.0 engines to power two newly delivered car carriers for the Japanese shipping company NYK Line. The engines will be 40% more energy efficient than conventionally fuelled ships in NYK Line’s fleet. With the... plus