EU ETS for decarbonisation and against evasion 
Today, 13 March 2023, the European Parliament is expected to vote on the political agreement for the revised EU emissions trading system (ETS). The European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) and the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (Feport) support the EU... more
Port of Pointe-Noire proves its capabilities
The arrival of the ‘MSC Virgo’, a 366 m, 15,000 teu vessel, at the port of Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) on 27 February, is part of MSC’s expansion plans to extend its network in sub-Saharan Africa by redesigning its services to the West African coast. The port of... more
Rotor sails for MOL and Vale's bulk
The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) and the Brazilian mining company Vale International, (Vale) have announced a new environmental initiative. Together, they plan to retrofit a 200,000 t class bulk carrier with rotor sails produced by the Finnish company... more
Richard Morgan to lead Imea region
Shipping company A.P. Moller – Maersk has appointed Richard Morgan as regional managing director to lead its newly created Imea region. With this project, Maersk hopes to “look further into the future”, Morgan said. With Imea, which stands for India, Middle East, and Africa,... more
Sweden replaces Russia as main trading partner
Germany's seaports handled 279.1 million t of goods in 2022, - 3.2% less than in 2021 and 4.9% less than in 2019. As reported by Germany's federal statistical office, the volume of goods received from abroad (-1.5%) fell much less sharply than the volume of goods shipped abroad... more
Port Authority of Bilbao announces strategy plan
The Port Authority of Bilbao has presented its 2023-2026 strategy plan. The port’s main targets are a 40% reduction of CO₂ emissions and an electrification of 30% of the docks. It will also focus on a smart specialisation to provide added value, attract knowledge and talent,... more
IRS and Dassault Systèmes join forces
The international ship classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has entered into a partnership with the French company Dassault Systèmes and its platform "3Dexperience". IRS wants to "execute [its] digital strategy and add value to [its]... more
AD Ports Group and Egypt maintain cooperation
On 6 March 2023, the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, received Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, managing director and CEO of AD Ports Group, a company from Abu Dhabi (UAE), in Cairo. The meeting involved Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, H.E. Mariam Al Kaabi,... more
DFDS and Volvo launch new electric trucks
European Passenger and freight shipping company DFDS and Swedish manufacturer Volvo launched a new fleet of 20 heavy electric trucks in the Port of Gothenburg, Scandinavia’s largest port, on 3 March 2023. The plan is to put 125 of these trucks into service in 2023. The use... more
Wan Hai Lines welcomes newbuilding
On 5 March the ‘Wan Hai A01’, a 13,200 teu newbuilding, sailed into the Chinese port of Qingdao on its maiden voyage. The Qingdao Port Group arranged a watergate ceremony for the vessel’s arrival at the terminal. The ‘Wan Hai A01’, 335 m long, 51 m wide and with a draught of... more