The first ‘Super B Class’ vessel 
In honour of Cyprus. The heavylift carrier AAL Shipping took delivery of the AAL Limassol recently at a naming ceremony at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company in Guangzhou (China). The fact that a minister from Cyprus was present underlines the new ship’s importance. more
Two-thirds of e-fuel projects at risk 
The National Association for Conservation and Biodiversity (Nabu), Germany's oldest and largest environmental association, has highlighted the critical need for a security of investment for manufacturers of e-fuels, warning that two-thirds of current production projects are at... more
Nigerian port welcomes largest boxship
The Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), run by International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) in Nigeria, has handled its largest container vessel to date, the 300 m, 6,660-teu capacity “Kota Cempaka” operated by Pacific International Lines (PIL). The ship loaded and discharged... more
Groke pro system debuts in Europe
Groke Technologies, based in Finland, has secured its first European contract to supply and install its Groke pro situational awareness system on two bulk carriers operated by an undisclosed Greek shipowner. Following successful deployments in Japan, particularly on the... more
Work has begun in Venice
Montesyndial compound in the southern part of Porto Marghera. Perhaps 1 million teu will pass over the quay walls annually soon in a zone where industrial plants previously polluted the lagoon. A EUR 428 million project has overcome its first hurdle. The undertaking is expected... more
IAPH explores energy needs for ports
The International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) has commissioned a study to investigate energy-related port investments in developing countries, focusing on the infrastructure required to align with the updated 2023 IMO strategy on reducing GHG emissions from ships.... more
Hybrid networks on the rise
The IT specialist and digital solutions provider Marlink has achieved a milestone by integrating over 3,200 low earth orbit (LEO) terminals into hybrid networks or deploying them as standalone solutions. This integration caters to the growing need for high throughput, low... more
AD Ports sets its sights on Madagascar
AD Ports Group and Madagascar’s economic development board have agreed to explore their collaboration in developing Madagascar's ports, maritime, and logistics sectors. Signed by Mohamed Eidha Al Menhali, regional CEO of AD Ports Group, and Josielle Rafidy, general manager... more
Kiel port with dual shore power supply
The port of Kiel successfully provided shore power to two cruise ships, “MSC Euribia” and “AID Anova”, simultaneously for the first time on 30 May. This achievement followed the successful integration of “MSC Euribia” into the shore power system, allowing it to operate nearly... more
Crude tanker demand to outpace supply
According to Bimco, the tanker shipping market is set to experience higher demand driven by trade restrictions, with crude tanker demand outpacing supply in 2024 but slowing in 2025 as ships may return to the Suez Canal, shortening sailing distances. Product tanker demand... more