DNV approval for new ammonia-fuel vessel design 
DNV has granted HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) approval in principle (AIP) for a 15,000 teu ammonia dual-fuel container vessel, marking a significant step towards using ammonia as a marine fuel. This design incorporates safety innovations, including enhanced ammonia tank... more
Teaming up for towage and pilotage operations
East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT) has partnered with Sinarmas LDA Usaha Pelabuhan (Slup) to provide towage and pilotage services at the Lamongan shorebase in Indonesia. Slup will deploy two azimuth stern drive tugs, delivering 6,200 horsepower and class 1 pilot services,... more
USD 280 million upgrade at Nador West terminal
CMA CGM and Marsa Maroc have entered a 25-year joint venture to equip and operate half of the Nador West Med container terminal, overseeing 750 m of quay and 35 ha of container yard. Together, they aim to achieve a 1.2 million teu annual throughput through a USD 280 million... more
Port modernisation in Vietnam
Vingroup JSC and AD Ports Group have signed an MOU to explore joint development in Vietnam’s ports, logistics, and maritime sectors. The collaboration aims to modernise Vietnam’s logistics infrastructure and enhance its role in global supply chains. Vingroup will assess and... more
Freight forwarders prepare for ICS2 compliance
Clecat and Fiata have released a guidance note for freight forwarders on the EU’s import control system 2 (ICS2) release 3, which affects the maritime sector. With the compliance window from 4 December 2024 to 1 April 2025 fast approaching, the guidance highlights the... more
Weekly ONE service to five Asian ports
Ocean Network Express (ONE) will add Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) to its East Coast 2 (EC2) container service starting February 2025, enhancing direct connections between Asia and Jacksonville. The weekly service, employing 13,500 teu vessels, will call at Jaxport's... more
Blue economy talks in Barcelona
The sixth ‘Smart Ports: Piers of the Future’ conference, part of the “Tomorrow Blue Economy” event within Barcelona's Smart City Expo World Congress, will take place from 5-7 November 2024. Focused on innovation, sustainability, and the blue economy, the conference will... more
Ireland and Indiana to tighten trade ties
Ports of Indiana and the port of Cork have signed an MOU to collaborate on economic, environmental, and technology initiatives, with plans to explore a direct container service from Ireland to Indiana. The partnership aims to support mutual growth by enhancing trade in... more
Well-connected 
The “MSC Mette” recently became the first ship to shut off all engines whilst it was moored in the port of Barcelona. This was made possible by the onshore power supply system at Hutchison Ports’ Best container terminal. more
Five-in-one foldable container launched
Compact Container Systems (CCS) has introduced the Seafold HC 40’, the world’s first ISO-certified, foldable five-in-one shipping container. This design aims to address inefficiencies in the logistics and transport sectors, reducing container repositioning costs by 56%, storage... more