First dual-use LPG carrier in Japan 
The naming ceremony for the LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)-fuelled LPG carrier "Crystal Asteria", which is being built for Kumiai Navigation, was held at the Sakaide Shipyard recently. The vessel is Japan's first dual-fuel LPG carrier, capable of running on both LPG... plus
Baltic port of Lübeck exceeds results of 2019
Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG) handled 12 million t of goods in H1/2021, making up for the Corona-related shortfalls of 2020. "With an increase of 4% compared to 2019, we have continued our earlier successes," said LHG managing director Sebastian Jürgens.... plus
Ningbo detour in full swing
It is just one of 19 terminals - but Ningbo Meidong Container Terminal is the one in Ningbo, the world's third-busiest box port. Usually, the terminal handles about one quarter of the port’s container cargo. Operations at Ningbo Meishan port terminal were suspended on 11... plus
More towage power for Suez Canal
Global towage provider Svitzer has extended its running contract with the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) to include two additional tugs. Svitzer has been offering towage services in the Suez Canal since late 2019 with the two units Svitzer Port Said 1 and Svitzer Port Said 2... plus
Green laurels for Duluth
The inland port on Lake Superior, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority and its terminal operations on Rice’s Point, improved their ranking in the recently released Green Marine 2020 environmental performance report. Their rating advanced from a 3.8 in 2019 to a 4.0 score in 2020 on... plus
Compensation de l’année 2020 
Le T2 2021 a souffert des mesures contre la pandémie, mais le premier semestre s’en est bien tiré. Le redressement de Duisport devrait se poursuivre jusqu’à la fin 2021. plus
Une triplette en Alsace
Six mois après la décision officielle, la balle est dans le camp des Suisses: Swissterminal et sa filiale Alsaceterminal débutent leurs activités dans les ports d’Ottmarsheim, Huningue et ÎIe Napoléon. Le Havre et Marseille sont de la partie. plus
Nile Dutch deal closed
The road ahead is clear. In March, Hamburg-based carrier Hapag-Lloyd announced the acquisition of Dutch container shipping company Nile Dutch Investments(Nile Dutch). After all responsible antitrust and regulatory authorities had approved the transaction, Hapag-Lloyd formally... plus
NYNJ continues recovery
Cargo flows at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s facilities showed further signs of recovery in June 2021. While hinterland traffic via bridges and tunnel nearly reached pre-pandemic levels, the seaport set another monthly cargo record with May 2021 being the... plus
"Eco Catania" enters Christian seafaring
The "Eco Catania" – the new ro-ro vessel delivered to the Grimaldi Group in early June - is ready for business, having celebrated its christening ceremony in the port of Catania recently. The fifth out of twelve hybrid ships belonging to the GG5G (Grimaldi Green 5th... plus