E-ship 1 enters global charter market 
Enercon and EMS Chartering have partnered to optimise the utilisation of Enercon’s wind-assisted cargo vessel, "E-Ship 1," enhancing its presence on the charter market. This collaboration enables third-party cargo transport alongside Enercon's wind turbine components,... more
Joint venture to ramp up fleet capacity
PSA Singapore and Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) have formed a joint venture to enhance container terminal operations in Singapore, set to begin by late 2024. The collaboration aims to provide EMC's expanding fleet with assured terminal capacity while driving operational... more
Solidarity warehouse supports French aid agencies
The CMA CGM Foundation has launched the “pharma box” and a shared solidarity warehouse, two key projects to address humanitarian and logistical challenges. Developed in partnership with Action Against Hunger, the “pharma box” is a mobile, energy-efficient container designed to... more
Strengthening ties with Chinese automakers
Sallaum Lines is adapting to increased vehicle imports from Chinese OEMs with significant investments in fleet expansion, infrastructure, and local operations. The company has ordered six dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels, each with a capacity of... more
Solar-powered logistics facility underway
The port of Gothenburg and the Swedish real estate company Castellum have begun constructing a 45,000 sqm logistics facility at Halvorsäng, set to open in 2026. The fully leased building will house medical technology company Onemed, which aims to enhance healthcare services and... more
Barcelona prepares OPS for January ferry rollout
The port of Barcelona has installed its first onshore power supply (OPS) system for ferries at the Grimaldi terminal on Sant Bertran Wharf, set to begin operations in January. This system allows ferries to shut off their engines and run on 100% renewable electricity, reducing... more
Fuel blending risks clogging ship systems
Marine fuel issues persist despite the IMO 2020 sulphur cap, with cat fines and fuel compatibility continuing to pose risks to marine engines. Catalytic fines, abrasive byproducts of fuel refining, can damage critical engine components, and levels often exceed ISO standards,... more
Kalmar cranes to cut emissions at Tanger Med
Kalmar has secured an order to supply 20 hybrid straddle carriers to APM Terminals Medport Tangier in Morocco, with deliveries scheduled for Q2 and Q3/2025. The transaction will complement Tanger Med 2’s existing fleet of 65 Kalmar straddle carriers, supporting its role as a key... more
Egypt and UAE partner for East Port Said zone
AD Ports Group has signed a framework agreement with the Egyptian government to explore the development of an economic zone in East Port Said, near the Mediterranean entrance to the Suez Canal. Using a build, operate, and transfer (BOT) model, the project aims to create the... more
MOU to drive modal shift
PSA Antwerp and Combinant have signed an MOU to enhance connectivity between PSA’s deep sea terminals and the Combinant rail terminal in the port of Antwerp, promoting a modal shift from road to rail. The integrated service will link PSA's Noordzee and Europa terminals with... more