Chennai hosts first International Ports Conclave 
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) recently attended the first International Ports Conclave on the Chennai campus of the Indian Maritime University. The event, entitled "Ports and Terminals: Crisis and Disaster Management - Policies and... more
Valve expertise and support
W&O, a provider of maritime valves, has secured a three-year supply agreement with the Vard Group, a Norwegian shipbuilder, to support its shipyards in Norway, Romania, and Vietnam. Under the partnership, W&O will offer valves, actuation, and instrumentation, along with... more
Big investments required for next decade
The Espo Port Investments Study 2024, which was released at the European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) Conference in Paris, highlights the EUR 80 billion investment needs for European ports over the next decade. Prepared by Peter de Langen in collaboration with Espo, the... more
Captured carbon logistics node for Sweden
The feasibility study of the Nice project – Norvik Infrastructure CCS East Sweden – has demonstrated the viability of establishing a logistics node for captured carbon dioxide at Stockholm Norvik Port. This node will serve as a central point for carbon dioxide transports from... more
Carrier gets advice on cutting emissions
Tristar Eships, part of the Dubai-based Tristar Group, has engaged Wärtsilä Corporation to decarbonise its operations. Initially, this partnership will focus on reducing carbon emissions for two tankers in Tristar's fleet. Wärtsilä’s services include an in-depth analysis of... more
Significant input from Berlin? 
New strategy for all German ports represents a milestone. The German port industry wants more government support. Until now, funding for the seaports has virtually come from the ports themselves and the five federal states in which they’re located. In March the German government... more
Container imports rebound
The port of Gothenburg posted record-breaking container throughput in Q1/2024, surpassing previous levels. Last year, exports drove record numbers, but imports declined nearly 20% due to high interest rates and a weak Swedish krona. This trend reversed in 2024, with imports... more
More sustainability instead of more dividends
At Hapag-Lloyd’s annual meeting on 30 April, the environmental group Nabu and the Dachverband der Kritischen Aktionärinnen und Aktionäre (German association of critical shareholders) criticised that the company does not give sufficient priority to environmental and climate... more
Teaming up for shipbuilding innovations
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has signed an MOU with the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Marin), effective 29 April 2024. The partnership aims to enhance IRS's technical capabilities in shipbuilding through collaborative hydrodynamic studies and model testing.... more
Global maritime city rankings in 2024
The 2024 "Leading Maritime Cities of the World" report, researched by DNV and Menon Economics, rigorously evaluates global maritime hubs. Singapore claims the top spot this year, excelling in digital transformation and green technology. Europe also features... more