K Line names LNG princess 
The naming ceremony for Japan’s first LNG bunkering vessel (“LBV”) was held at the Sakaide Works of Kawasaki Heavy Industries recently. The LBV's name, "Kaguya", derives from Princess Kaguya in "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter," which is said to be Japan's... plus
Marques et masques 
D’ici début octobre, Maersk compte avoir «fait le ménage» au sein des sociétés affiliées. Il s’agit non seulement d’intégration, d’orientation des capacités et des marques, mais aussi de saisir l’occasion pour alléger le groupe en cette période de Covid-19. plus
56% of ports back to pre-pandemic levels
Several trends are outlined in the Covid-19 Port Economic Impact Barometer for H1/2020 published by the IAPH. The report, which was compiled by a dedicated Task Force operating under the World Ports Sustainability Programme (WPSP), summarises responses from 85 ports from around... plus
More equipment for Caucedo terminal
The Caucedo terminal in the Dominican Republic, run by DP World, is enhancing its equipment. Twelve Ottawa T2 terminal tractors and two empty container handlers will be deployed there. The delivery is scheduled for Q1/2021. DP World Caucedo is a marine terminal and free zone... plus
Albacore and Danica team up in the Baltics
The crewing company Danica Maritime has opened a new office in Riga, Latvia, for activities all over the Baltic countries. Announcing the opening, Danica managing director Henrik Jensen said: “These countries boast large pools of highly competent and very experienced chemical,... plus
Objectifs atteignables
La navigation en haute mer a fait ses devoirs côté écologie et s’attend, sans les effets de ralentissement de la demande dus à la pandémie, au succès de ses mesures d’ici 2050. Prochaine étape de poids (avec les moyens de l’IMRB): un navire sans émissions en 2030. plus
Long Beach's outlook "cautiously optimistic"
Long Beach city council recently approved the USD 650 million yearly budget for the port. For the next fiscal year, the port plans to invest USD 379 million, or 58% of the total budget, in capital projects to construct and renovate port facilities. The budget for fiscal year... plus
Bergé concludes project in Bilbao
The Bergé logistics group has finalised its new automated terminal project in the port of Bilbao (Spain). Located at Terminal 2 of the Santurce dock, this infrastructure comprises technologies aimed at reducing waiting times in operation while also complying with the protocol... plus
Technology upgrade at P&O Ferrymasters
P&O Ferrymasters, an affiliate of DP World, has launched a new track and trace service for its container customers. The service will allow customers to receive real time updates on the precise location of their goods as they are transported by rail, road and sea, designed to... plus
Iumi's marine market trends
The International Union of Marine Insurance (Iumi) recently presented its analysis of the latest marine insurance market trends for 2019. Marine underwriting premiums for 2019 were estimated to be USD 28.7 billion, which represents a 0.9% reduction from 2018. The global... plus