AAT acquires Melbourne ro-ro terminal 
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has agreed to sell Melbourne International Ro-Ro & Auto Terminal (Mirrat) for AUD 332.5 million (USD 220 million) to Australian Amalgamated Terminals, a subsidiary of Qube Holdings Limited. Despite the sale, Wallenius Wilhelmsen will continue to use... more
Asians on course; Tanger in the top 20 
Maritime container gateways in 2023. Last year the 20 largest container ports in the world handled around 388 million teu, which was 1.24% more than in 2022. According to the analysts at Upply this growth was due largely to Asian ports (and amongst them Chinese ones, to be more... more
Future car terminal operator sought
The Gothenburg Port Authority has begun the process to find a new operator for its car terminal, as the current contract with Logent Ports and Terminals expires in 2026. Logent has managed the terminal since 2011, during which vehicle handling at the port increased by nearly... more
National action plan for eco-friendly shipping
The German federal ministry for digital and transport (BMDV) and the federal ministry for economic affairs and climate action (BMWK) have initiated the development of the ‘national action plan for climate-friendly shipping’. It involves close collaboration with representatives... more
Challenges for war risk insurance
Burkhard Fischer, chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters, highlighted the complexities marine insurers face due to the Russia-Ukraine war during his address at their annual conference in London. He discussed the challenges in war risk insurance, particularly with... more
Maritime sustainability research centre launched
AD Ports Group has launched the maritime sustainability research centre, Abu Dhabi (MSRCAD), to drive maritime innovation and sustainable growth. Operated by the Abu Dhabi maritime academy under the maritime Abu Dhabi platform, the non-profit centre aims to bridge the gap... more
Wind propulsion for seven MOL vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its subsidiary, MOL Drybulk, will mount wind propulsion systems on seven new bulk carriers and multi-purpose vessels to enhance their environmental performance. This includes the wind challenger system, which can save up to 17% of daily fuel... more
Damen unveils fuel-flexible tug
Damen Shipyards is preparing for future maritime challenges with the development of the ASD Tug 2812 FF, a fuel-flexible tug designed to operate on various dual-fuel arrangements. Anticipating the need for zero emissions by 2050, Damen aims to have the first vessels operational... more
Western Canada – eastern Australia
Ambercor transports two mobile drilling rigs. The size of the consignment wasn’t the only challenge facing a heavy transport operation recently carried out by the Canadian specialist Ambercor Shipping. An insect measuring only about 1.5 cm across had to be taken into account... more
Thordon Bearings to retrofit Panama tugs
Thordon Bearings has secured a contract to retrofit the tailshaft bearings of 32 tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats in Panama with water-lubricated polymer bearings. This follows the successful conversion of twelve twin-screw tugs last year. The upgrades will be carried out... more