E-sail technology set to cut costs and emissions 
The Amasus-owned “Eems Traveller” will dock at the port of Hamburg during the maritime trade fare SMM 2024 to be held early next month. The ship features Bound4Blue’s e-sail technology, a wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) designed to cut fuel use and emissions. The... more
Tecplata expands capacity
Tecplata, a container terminal near Buenos Aires, has successfully dredged its marine channels to 10 m, setting a standard for the city’s terminals. Tecplata’s next aim is to deepen its access channel to 14 m, further enhancing its competitiveness. Tecplata is strategically... more
New Singapore base for Daphne Technology
Daphne Technology has launched a new subsidiary, Daphne Technology Singapore, to serve as the central hub for its maritime operations in Asia-Pacific. The aim is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable maritime practices, focusing on reducing methane slip and other emissions.... more
Shore power initiative launched in India
Gateway Terminals India (GTI), also known as APM Terminals Mumbai, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) to pilot shore power supply (SPS) technology. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from vessels during port stays... more
A twelfth mega vessel for OOCL
Orient Overseas Container Line (Oocl) celebrated the naming of its twelfth and final vessel in the 24,188 teu series, "OOCL Portugal," at a ceremony held at the Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co. (Nacks) shipyard. This marks the completion of OOCL's... more
New 13,100 teu containership for Wan Hai
Wan Hai Lines held a naming ceremony for the new 13,100 teu containership, “Wan Hai A17”, at Samsung Heavy Industries' shipyard on 23 August. This vessel is the tenth in a series of thirteen, featuring environmentally friendly engines and "smart ship notation"... more
MSC speeds up Asia-Oceania services
MSC is reorganising its Asia-Oceania network to enhance service speed and reliability between China, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. The Wallaby service started from Hong Kong on 19 August. It now operates as a standalone route and improves connections between Australia, New... more
Contracts for container ships hit new record
Container ship contracting has surpassed 10 million teu since the beginning of 2021, marking a significant expansion of the global fleet. This surge includes 1.59 million teu contracted so far in 2024, which is among the highest levels since 2008. The new contracts represent... more
Peel Ports welcomes MSC Britannia service
MSC has launched its new Britannia Service, a direct container route connecting the north-west of the UK with the Far East. Beginning with the “MSC Tokyo” arriving in Liverpool from Vietnam, the new offering aims to meet the growing demand from businesses seeking to... more
Wärtsilä: first ammonia-fuelled ship project
Wärtsilä has partnered with Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik to convert the "Viking Energy", an offshore platform supply vessel, to run on ammonia fuel, making it the world's first in-service ammonia-fuelled ship. Scheduled for conversion in early 2026, the project,... more