Ship recycling hits 16-year low amid high demand 
According to Filipe Gouveia, shipping analyst at Bimco, the number of recycled dry bulk ships has dropped by 42% year-on-year, the second-lowest level in 16 years, due to strong freight demand and high rates. Only 45 ships were recycled in 2024, accounting for 2.5 million... more
Port of Strasbourg unveils strategy for 2024-2028
The Port of Strasbourg has launched its 2024-2028 strategic plan 2024-2028, which focuses on decarbonisation, multimodality, territorial integration, and collective action. As the second largest inland port in France, the port aims to modernise its infrastructure, enhance... more
Ship safety challenges at the top of the agenda
The 150th International Union of Marine Insurance (Iumi) conference in Berlin prioritised maritime safety and security, with a focus on challenges in the Red Sea and ongoing vessel safety efforts. Neil Roberts emphasised the role of international naval intervention in mitigating... more
Largest green-fuelled ship at Tacoma harbour
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) welcomed the “Maersk Alette”, the largest ship to ever call at Tacoma Harbor. The vessel, with a 16,592 teu capacity, operates on green methanol, highlighting a shift toward sustainable shipping. It is the fifth dual-fuel vessel in Maersk’s... more
Marin EV begins trials for electric cargo vessel
Yinson Greentech's Marin EV has commenced commercial trials of Singapore's first fully electric cargo vessel, “Hydromover”. Developed by the Goal Zero Consortium and funded by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Maritime Institute, the 18.5 m... more
Bilbao hosts mega logistics summit
The VII edition of the Project Cargo Summit will take place in Bilbao on 17-18 September 2024, focusing on the future of oversized cargo logistics. Industry experts will discuss challenges such as adapting to larger vessels, environmental impacts, and advancements in technology.... more
Largest floating sheerleg crane for Middle East
Drydocks World has signed a deal with ZPMC for a 5,000 t floating sheerleg crane, the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa. Expected by 2026, this crane will enhance the company’s heavy-lifting capabilities for offshore projects, allowing it to handle up to 5,000 t... more
Joining forces for autonomous ship tech
DNV and Brinav have signed an MoU aimed at accelerating the development and approval of autonomous and remote-controlled shipping technologies. This collaboration will focus on advancing maritime autonomous surface ships (Mass) and related safety systems, including the approval... more
Inchcape: a bridgehead in Arica, Chile
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has expanded its operations by opening a new office at the port of Arica, Chile, starting 1 September 2024. The Arica office, strategically located near the borders of Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, will provide services to the tanker, dry bulk,... more
A wind farm milestone for Taiwan
Jumbo Offshore has successfully completed the transport and installation (T&I) of 80 transition pieces (TPs) at the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan. Deploying the DP2 heavy lift crane vessel “Jumbo Javelin”, the project involved TPs of up to 450 t. It was completed ahead... more