New service to ease pressure on supply chains 
CMA CGM has introduced the French Peak Service, a seasonal shipping line designed to meet the increased demand between Asia and Europe. From 30 June to early September, seven additional 7,000 teu vessels will operate bi-weekly from China to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean,... more
Partners for a new bunker solution
Zero North and Hapag-Lloyd have announced a strategic partnership to develop a digital bunker procurement and planning solution. The aim is to create a tool that will help Hapag-Lloyd navigate the energy transition, reduce fuel costs, and enhance efficiency. The new solution... more
PSA launches first hydrogen refuelling station
PSA Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Chiyoda Corporation have launched Singapore's first hydrogen refuelling facility at Pasir Panjang Terminal, marking a significant milestone in sustainable energy efforts. Operational since 25 June, the facility... more
Hybrid-electric RTGs arrive at Bayport terminal
Port Houston has announced the arrival of six new hybrid-electric rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes at the Bayport Container Terminal, part of a broader initiative to enhance sustainability and efficiency. Since December 2023, the port has acquired 26 new RTGs, with this... more
MOL to acquire majority stake in Gearbulk
On 25 June Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced its decision to reorganise its equity-method affiliate, Gearbulk Holding, by acquiring a 72% stake and making it a consolidated subsidiary by January 2025. Gearbulk, headquartered in Switzerland, focuses on the open-hatch vessel... more
A major investment in climate neutrality
During a visit to Kiel port, Schleswig-Holstein’s economics and transport minister Claus Ruhe Madsen and Port of Kiel CEO Dirk Claus discussed the port's development, including upcoming expansion and digitalisation projects. The port oerator plans to invest nearly EUR 70 million... more
Port authorities meet in San Juan
Representatives of the Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) have held the inaugural ‘Puerto Rico - Jacksonville ports and partners summit’ in San Juan, Puerto Rico, following the mou signed in 2021. The gathering explored best... more
Expanding Europe-wide shipping service
CLDN and Transfennica have added another link to their shipping services in Zeebrugge, offering broader connections in Northern and Western Europe. Transfennica's service between Antwerp and the ports of Hanko, Kotka, Rauma (Finland), and Paldiski (Estonia) will call at CLDN's... more
Sustainability milestone for HGK Shipping
HGK Shipping recently launched its newest dry cargo vessel, "Helios," in Düsseldorf (Germany). Serving ADM, a global food and agriculture company, the ship features the world's largest solar panel array on an inland vessel. The "Helios" includes low-water... more
New route to connect Asia with Southeast India
MSC has launched a new weekly service, “Osprey” to connect Asia and Southeast India. Starting on 23 July with the vessel “MSC Somya”, service aims to enhance transit times and connectivity between these regions, benefiting importers and exporters. Osprey complements MSC’s... more