Cut carbon emissions with ‘Sea Alternative’ 
Bolloré Logistics has introduced 'Sea Alternative,' a solution aimed at reducing ocean shipping's carbon footprint through the use of biofuel, aligning with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations that target a 70% reduction in ocean freight CO2 emissions by 2050... plus
Gas specialist powers Purus’ new fleet
The Wärtsilä Corporation has secured a contract to provide Cargo Handling Systems (CHS) with four new medium gas carrier vessels, with a 45,000 cbm capacity each, being built for UK and Singapore-based Purus. These ships, under construction at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in... plus
Coup d’éclat à Hambourg 
En cette période de grands bouleversements au port de Hambourg un pilote quitte le navire. Les ports du nord perdent du terrain depuis plusieurs années comparé aux ports de l’ouest. À un grand nombre de questions non résolues concernant l’infrastructure portuaire s’ajoutent une... plus
Energy shock easing, according to RWI / ISL
The RWI / ISL Container Throughput Index, a measure of global trade activity, decreased slightly in October to a seasonally-adjusted 125 points. This slight decline follows a period of recovery from the impacts of energy price shocks. Chinese ports experienced minor... plus
Carriers face post-boom dip
In Q3/2023, major shipping lines experienced significant year-on-year revenue declines, with the least contraction being –51.8%. This downturn aligns with pre-pandemic levels when viewed against 2019 figures, however, suggesting the recent declines are a correction from the... plus
Konecranes tech elevates Steveco
Steveco Oy, a Finnish stevedoring company, has initiated operations with the new sixth generation Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 mobile harbour crane at its ro-ro terminal in HaminaKotka, southern Finland. This upgrade is part of their ongoing efforts to modernise equipment,... plus
Quels navires et pour qui?
Un aperçu des navires commandés en Corée du Sud. Finies les années euphoriques 2021 et 2022 pour les armateurs! Mais leurs effets sous forme de navires neufs commencent seulement à se faire ressentir peu à peu sur le marché. Une analyse des commandes en Corée du Sud réalisée par... plus
Melbourne Port's new face
Victoria International Container Terminal (Vict) in Melbourne is finalising its Phase 3A expansion, set for completion in December. This phase, part of an AUD 235 million (USD 156 million) project, enhances VICT's capacity by 30% to 1.25 million teu. It extends the quay to... plus
Final phase for Bremerhaven quay
The final phase of construction for the new Columbuskaje in Bremerhaven has officially commenced, led by Mayor Melf Grantz, Bremenports CEO Robert Howe, and Jens Diekmann of Tagubau. This third and last section will complete the 800 m long quay, with 600 m already finished.... plus
Rotterdam's CER now active
The Container Exchange Route (CER), a 17 km closed road network at Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, was officially commissioned on 28 November 2023. It connects major terminals, including Rotterdam World Gateway, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam, Q Terminals Kramer Rotterdam, and the state... plus