Carbon-neutral voyages are almost possible 
Odfjell’s chemical tanker "Bow Olympus" is completing a milestone voyage across the Atlantic using wind-assisted propulsion and 100% sustainable biofuel. Real-time data confirms that the vessel saves about five tons of fuel daily, reducing CO₂ emissions by 15 t per day... more
Helsingborg halves rehandles with new TOS
The Port of Helsingborg in Southern Sweden has cut container rehandles by 50% after introducing the N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) from Kaleris, significantly enhancing terminal efficiency. As the country’s second-largest container hub, the port now benefits from dynamic... more
Nabtesco and DeepSea achieve fuel savings
Japanese shipowner Eastern Car Liner (ECL) has reported a 3.4% reduction in fuel consumption following the deployment of Nabtesco’s Telegraph Agent™ and DeepSea Technologies’ AI tool "Cassandra" on the car carrier "Malaysia Grace". The automated system... more
Japan still third-largest ship-owning country – Bimco
Japan remains the world’s third-largest ship-owning nation, controlling 12% of global dwt capacity and home to 604 shipowners. While Tokyo dominates nationally with 48% of Japanese tonnage and hosts giants like MOL, NYK and K Line, it is Imabari that surprises as a global... more
Three partners to optimise transhipment in Abidjan
Earlier this month, the Port Autonome d’Abidjan (PAA), Abidjan Terminal and Côte d’Ivoire Terminal signed a strategic agreement to harmonise the handling of transhipment traffic between the two terminals. The signing ceremony took place at the PAA headquarters in the presence of... more
Barnacle biofouling threatens decarbonisation efforts
A new study by I-Tech highlights the scale of barnacle biofouling on ship hulls and its impact on emissions. Such fouling can increase fuel consumption by up to 36%, leading to an estimated 110 million t of excess CO₂ emissions and USD 15 billion in extra fuel costs per... more
NSSL expands electric yard truck fleet
National Shunt Service (NSSL) is further accelerating its sustainability goals by expanding the deployment of its electric shunt trucks from Orange EV at various sites in Canada and the USA. The move follows the successful integration of the ‘e-Triever’ and ‘Husk-e’ models... more
Going electric with zero-emission vessels
Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has taken a major step towards sustainable port operations by introducing two fully electric tugboats in Abu Dhabi and the GCC’s first all-electric pilot boat. The ‘Artemis EF-12 Pilot’ features hydrofoiling eFoiler technology, cutting... more
WWW sets sail as standalone entity
We Work the Waterways (WWW), founded under Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT), will officially operate as an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organisation from 1 June. WWW focuses on building maritime career awareness among students, educators and communities, and... more
