More women in the shipping industry 
On 18 May 2024, the third International Day for Women in Maritime will be celebrated to promote female employment and address gender imbalances in the sector. Initiated by the International Maritime Organization, this day highlights progress and ongoing efforts. The proportion... more
Scandlines pleased with latest results
Scandlines achieved solid financial results in 2023, maintaining revenues and profits at 2022 levels, despite a challenging market. Revenues on its Germany–Denmark routes rose from EUR 363 million in 2022 to EUR 369 million in 2023. The company’s freight traffic declined from... more
Speeding up Channel crossings
P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries have announced a space charter agreement for the Dover-Calais route, providing more efficiency for ferry customers. Under this arrangement, passengers and freight will be offered the next available departure upon arrival at the port, regardless... more
Ports sign decarbonisation pact
The ports of Barcelona and Shanghai have signed an agreement to collaborate on innovation and decarbonisation projects, aimed at enhancing services and logistics chain resilience between China and Europe. The agreement was signed by Santiago Garcia-Milà from the port of... more
Rhenus builds trimodal terminal in Basel’s port
Aiming to enhance the efficiency and environmental sustainability of import/export traffic in the region, the company expects to open the terminal in late summer 2024. Basel, a key logistics hub in Switzerland, connects the country with major European ports via neighbouring... more
Pioneering a low-noise ro-pax ship
Wärtsilä has equipped Stena’s new ro-pax vessel, “Ala’suinu”, with controllable pitch propellers, making it the first such vessel to achieve the DNV Silent(E) notation for reducing underwater noise emissions. Built at CMJL Shipyard in China and leased to Marine Atlantic, the 203... more
Marlink opens six new regional centres
Marlink is expanding its global service network with new regional centres in Houston, Bratislava, Athens, Dubai, Singapore, and Tokyo, offering round-the-clock support every day to better serve the growing demand for digital solutions in the maritime, energy, and offshore... more
European ports team up for climate resilience
The Clarion project, "Climate Resilient Port Infrastructure," led by the Technische Universiteit Delft and involving Fundación Valenciaport, aims to enhance climate resilience and sustainability in European ports. Launched with over EUR 8 million from Horizon... more
Rotterdam port launches quantum internet trial
A consortium led by Quantum Delta NL and including the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Qbird, and other players, has created the world's first scalable quantum internet connection in Rotterdam port. A trial that stated in late 2022 demonstrated that quantum technology can... more
Digitised process cuts CO2 at port of Gothenburg
The port of Gothenburg has introduced "Digital Port Call," a platform aimed at digitalising the vessel arrival process to boost efficiency and sustainability. As Scandinavia's largest port, with 6,000 annual ship calls, the hub requires extensive coordination among... more