Digital advances to improve port efficiency 

The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is enhancing its operations with new digital solutions. The Philippine trade gateway transitioned to 100% digital payments through the advance customer transaction system to improve safety and efficiency during the pandemic.... plus
Aménager le cours inférieur du Danube 

La Bulgarie et la Roumanie comptent développer la voie navigable pour le trafic marchandises. En tant que tronçon du corridor de transport paneuropéen 7, le cours inférieur du Danube joue théoriquement un rôle important pour la connexion de la péninsule des Balkans à l’Europe... plus
MOL: a sustainability study for ammonia carriers 

MOL Coastal Shipping, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), will conduct a concept study for a large coastal ammonia carrier in collaboration with Asahi Tanker and Ikous. The project aims to develop a sustainable ship type that meets customer needs, addresses environmental... plus
Getting ready for mega vessels 

Marport, Istanbul's largest port, has invested USD 200 million to increase its capacity for handling two mega vessels simultaneously and improve operational efficiency with advanced equipment. Established in 2001 as a joint venture between Arkas Holding and Terminal... plus
Samskip expands shortsea portfolio 

Samskip has launched a new shortsea container service connecting Santander, Tilbury and Rotterdam, set to begin on 2 April. Operated once a week, the new offering is cost-competitive with road-ferry alternatives, while also providing good reliability and lower CO2 emissions.... plus
Port of Gothenburg electrifies inspection vessel 

‘M/S Hamnen’, the port of Gothenburg's inspection vessel, has been retrofitted to electric propulsion. It has been in service at the port since 1979. The transition is part of the port's commitment to reducing emissions, with the electrification eliminating the 67 t of carbon... plus
Powering carbon neutrality in the Med 

Fundación Valenciaport has commenced work on the Power 4 Med project, seeking to advance carbon neutrality in maritime transport. It focuses on providing support and tools to facilitate the transition towards carbon neutrality for fishing vessels, commercial vessels, and... plus
Closing the gap on green shipping 

In a new report, Wärtsilä suggests that sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels by 2035 with the help of policies such as carbon taxes and emissions limits. The EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) and fuel EU maritime initiative (Feum) are expected to... plus
Pour environ 20 années de plus 

Un maillon indispensable entre la Seine et le Port du Havre. Avec l’inauguration officielle des écluses modernisées de Tancarville s’est achevée fin février un projet de construction de plusieurs années. Depuis 2016, 15 M. d’EUR ont été investis au total en trois étapes afin que... plus
Germany's roadmap for port development 

Germany's federal government has approved its national port strategy, a comprehensive plan to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the country's ports. The aim is to address challenges such as climate and energy transformation, geopolitical tensions, the Covid-19... plus