Safeen Group launches UAE-Kuwait ro-ro service 
Safeen Group, part of AD Ports Group, is introducing a direct ro-ro shipping service between the UAE and Kuwait. The carrier says that the new offering will reduce long-haul road journeys, enhance driver safety, and cut carbon emissions. The service will deploy the “SSF... plus
Ayro and Blue Ocean Fund join forces
Ayro, the creator of the Oceanwings wingsail system and provider of wind powered decarbonation solutions for the maritime sector, has successfully closed a EUR 19.2 million (USD 21 million) Series B funding round led by Blue Ocean. This brings the total funding for Ayro to over... plus
Marlink's innovation for NYK Line
Marlink, a digital solutions company, will extend its smart hybrid network solutions, including the Starlink LEO internet service, to the owned fleet of Japanese shipowner Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line). NYK Line has been using Marlink's services since 2013. After a... plus
ABB to propel Samskip's hydrogen ships
ABB has been chosen to provide power, propulsion, and automation systems for two new container vessels operated by Samskip Group, as part of its strategy to use hydrogen fuel cells as a clean and renewable energy source. Under the contract, ABB will supply a complete power... plus
Lübeck Port welcomes larger ships
The Port of Lübeck has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the new berth (Anleger 5), allowing larger ships of up to 250 m in length and 38.5 m in width to dock and be processed using the ro-ro method at the Skandinavienkai in Lübeck-Travemünde. ... plus
Kuenz cranes to enhance capacity
Austrian crane manufacturer Kuenz is expanding its presence in the Belgian market through a partnership with the Port of Limburg. The Port of Limburg's new inland container terminal in Genk is designed to handle a maximum capacity of 350,000 teu. Kuenz will supply two new... plus
Green Finnlines ships serving Bilbao
Three ships from Finnlines, a part of the Grimaldi Group, are now calling at the Bilbao Port in Spain on a weekly basis. Eco-friendly and efficient, the vessels are part of the Finneco series and connect Bilbao with ports in various countries, such as Belgium, Finland, Estonia,... plus
Partnering for port safety
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (Pema) and the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) have joined forces to enhance safety and sustainability. The partnership will include cooperation on various initiatives, information sharing, and task... plus
Procureship expands to Singapore
Procureship, an e-procurement platform for the maritime industry, has expanded its operations to Asia by opening an office in Singapore. With this strategic move, the company aims to extend its customer base for its machine learning (ML) and automation-driven e-procurement... plus
Tiré d’une mauvaise posture 
Devant un magnifique panorama. Le trois-mâts barque Europa, construit en 1911, prend ses quartiers en cale sèche durant l’hiver austral. Cette année, un incident a perturbé la maintenance au Cap. Ses effets fâcheux ont pu être écartés après deux mois par l’entreprise spécialisée... plus