MOU to drive modal shift 
PSA Antwerp and Combinant have signed an MOU to enhance connectivity between PSA’s deep sea terminals and the Combinant rail terminal in the port of Antwerp, promoting a modal shift from road to rail. The integrated service will link PSA's Noordzee and Europa terminals with... more
Sister port agreement for trade and innovation
The port of Hueneme, California, and the port of Paita, Peru, have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a sister port relationship, supported by the US department of state. The partnership aims to enhance trade, share best practices in port management, advance green... more
Dual-fuel LNG vessel to decarbonise auto supply
Suardiaz Shipping Lines has partnered with Eastern Pacific Shipping to acquire a dual-fuel LNG-powered PCTC vessel with a 5,500 ceu capacity, set for delivery in Q2/2027. This move is part of Suardiaz's USD 200 million fleet renewal plan aimed at decarbonising the automotive... more
Routine inspection leads to fentanyl seizure
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Norfolk, Virginia, intercepted 117.8 g of fentanyl hydrochloride during a routine inspection of an export container on 8 November. The container, destined for Sierra Leone, carried three older Toyota sedans and personal... more
Rail bundling cuts costs for shippers
Railport and the port of Antwerp-Bruges have reported positive results from their rail bundling initiative for single wagon load (SWL) transports in the Antwerp port area, launched in January 2024. The system streamlines first/last mile transport by coordinating wagon movements... more
Biofuel milestone for Arkas Bunker
Arkas Bunker has supplied its eco-friendly biofuel, Bio24F, to Yang Ming’s YM Inventive, marking its first biofuel delivery to a shipowner outside Arkas Line. As Turkey’s first provider of biofuels to receive the international sustainability and carbon certification (ISCC),... more
Four good reasons 
Sea Lines offers ferries as alternatives to overland transport runs. In 2011 the Turkish shipping company Sea Lines introduced a ro-pax service between Turkey and Ukraine. CEO Joe Lindblom told the ITJ recently how the line’s Black Sea ferry services have developed and why he... more
Fourth super B-class vessel joins AAL fleet
AAL Shipping has celebrated the naming of “AAL Antwerp”, the fourth vessel in its eight-strong, super B-class fleet, marking the halfway point in its fleet expansion programme. The 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift vessel, equipped for methanol fuel and with a combined... more
Inland shipping: a climate-friendly solution
The inland shipping sector plays a crucial role in supporting Germany's energy transition, as it offers an eco-friendly alternative to road and rail transport. However, it faces challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, underfunding, and an insufficient recognition of its... more
Tanker saves 50 t of fuel per month
Socatra, Syroco, and Total Energies have showcased significant fuel and emissions reductions on the tanker “Alcyone” using Syroco's weather routing platform combined with rotor sails. Operating on transpacific routes, the 183 m vessel achieved fuel savings of up to 21% through... more