Sharjah & Gulftainer: 35 more years 
Gulftainer has extended its concession agreements with the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority for 35 more years, reinforcing a partnership spanning over five decades. The deal supports the development of the Sharjah Container Terminal and the Khorfakkan... plus
Sous le signe de la coopération 
Projets communs de grandes organisations au cœur de la conférence mondiale des ports. Est-ce l’urgence grandissante des questions d’avenir, la fragmentation croissante du monde ou la volonté accrue de coopérer? Quoi qu’il en soit, les grandes fédérations et organisations... plus
Espo chair visits Rijeka Gateway
On 15 November, 2023, the Rijeka Gateway (Croatia) welcomed Zeno D’Agostino, chair of the European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo). The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the ambitious plans for the new state-of-the-art, remote-controlled container terminal in Rijeka.... plus
Win GD's methanol move
The Swiss company Win GD will equip six new 9,000 teu container ships with X-DF-M methanol engines, signalling a move towards green shipping technologies. To be built at China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, the vessels will have engines manufactured by HHI-EMD and are slated for... plus
Quay upgrade in Gothenburg
The Port of Gothenburg will commence a major infrastructure project at the Gothenburg Energy Port next year. A 300 m quay will undergo a comprehensive overhaul, dubbed “Kustkajen 2.0”, to modernise the facility and support Sweden's shift to renewable energy sources. Peab, a... plus
«Garder une vue d’ensemble»
Entretien avec le président italien de l’International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). L’association internationale des armateurs, qui représente 80% de la flotte mondiale, est présidée depuis 2022 par Emanuele Grimaldi. Dans le cadre de la conférence mondiale des ports, début... plus
Shifts in market shares among carrier alliances
Sea-Intelligence has analysed the shifts in capacity market shares among the three main carrier alliances on key trade lanes. The alliances saw a collective loss in market share on the Asia-North America West Coast route, particularly during the pandemic due to significant... plus
Hamburg Port rebounds in Q3/2023
The Port of Hamburg experienced a modest rebound in container throughput in Q3/2023, with a 2.4% rise to two million teu compared to Q3/2022. This recovery, particularly highlighted by record US traffic and a resurgence in Asia trade, marks a positive shift from the 7.4%... plus
Climate-friendly island supply ship launched
In a significant step towards climate-neutral maritime operations, a new sail-hybrid supply vessel for the Marshall Islands has been launched in South Korea. Developed in a collaborative effort by the Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences, Kostec, Asia Shipbuilding, and... plus
Hydrogen path: EU ports unite
The Port of Bilbao, Duisport, and the Port of Amsterdam have partnered to create a renewable hydrogen corridor connecting Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany. The initiative, aligning with EU ambitions, leverages the Port of Amsterdam as a conduit to the German market,... plus