BBC Chartering welcomes first Lakermax 
BBC Chartering has taken delivery of “MV BBC Leer”, the first of the Lakermax series, a new class of 13,000 dwt multipurpose heavy-lift triple deckers built by Taizhou Sanfu Heavy Industry in China. The vessel will begin a long-term charter for worldwide trading. Featuring... plus
Hefring Marine completes funding round
Hefring Marine, an Icelandic deep-tech company specialising in intelligent maritime solutions, has successfully raised EUR 2.2 million in a funding round led by Faber Ventures, with participation from Innoport VC, Two Ravens, MD-One, Riverstone Ventures, Idlewild Management, and... plus
Gothenburg links up with green corridor
“Laura Maersk”, the world's first methanol-powered container ship, has begun a weekly service between Bremerhaven and the port of Gothenburg. The new offer supports lower-emission ocean transport and helps customers reduce their supply chain greenhouse gas footprint. “Laura... plus
First electric tug in the Middle East
Damen Shipyards and Safeen Group, part of AD Ports Group, have signed an agreement for the lease and purchase of the Damen RSD-E Tug 2513, the first fully electric tug to operate in the Middle East. This 25 m tug, with a 70 t bollard pull, can handle the largest vessels and... plus
Positive trends in container traffic
The port of Hamburg witnessed positive trends in Q1/2024, with container throughput increasing by 1.1% to 1.9 million teu despite challenging geopolitical and economic conditions. Notably, trade with the USA set a new record, reaching 179,000 teu, a 17.7% rise,... plus
Duisport to digitise forklift operations
Duisport and ForkOn have expanded their partnership to include forklift fleet management following a successful pilot project. ForkOn’s telematics technology will be integrated into 80 forklifts at 13 sites in Duisburg, enhancing the digitalisation of logistics processes. The... plus
Noatum Maritime expands to Turkey
Noatum, a multinational provider of port operations and maritime services, has opened a new office in Turkey to extend its reach in the Mediterranean region. Led by country manager Ömür Kuyucuoglu, the new office will deliver integrated services from its locations in... plus
More women in the shipping industry
On 18 May 2024, the third International Day for Women in Maritime will be celebrated to promote female employment and address gender imbalances in the sector. Initiated by the International Maritime Organization, this day highlights progress and ongoing efforts. The proportion... plus
Scandlines pleased with latest results
Scandlines achieved solid financial results in 2023, maintaining revenues and profits at 2022 levels, despite a challenging market. Revenues on its Germany–Denmark routes rose from EUR 363 million in 2022 to EUR 369 million in 2023. The company’s freight traffic declined from... plus
Speeding up Channel crossings
P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries have announced a space charter agreement for the Dover-Calais route, providing more efficiency for ferry customers. Under this arrangement, passengers and freight will be offered the next available departure upon arrival at the port, regardless... plus