Data flow trial kicks off 
Portbase and Rhein Ports have launched a project to digitally connect maritime and inland ports, seeking to optimise data flow between Dutch seaports and Rhine-based inland ports. Backed by the ports of Rotterdam, Duisburg, and the Port of Switzerland, this project aims to... more
Seafarers' welfare in the spotlight
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has welcomed The Mission to Seafarers as its latest member, emphasising the critical role of seafarers in the maritime industry's transition to sustainability. SSI, which comprising members from all parts of the maritime ecosystem,... more
International deal revamps Brazilian port
Wilson Sons, a port-shipping logistics operator based in Brazil, is working with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) to enhance maritime logistics on South America’s east coast. The partnership has introduced a feeder service with a hub at Rio Grande,... more
Maritime piracy rises by 20% in early 2024
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have reported a worrying 20% increase in pirate attacks on ships in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with 33 incidents this year. Ships with German involvement... more
UV ballast treatment on cargo sailing ship
The “Grain de Sail II”, a 52 m cargo sailing ship based in St. Malo, France, is making strides in sustainable shipping with a ballast water treatment system from Bio-UV Group. Transporting French goods to New York and organic products from the Caribbean, this wind-powered... more
Red Sea: EU tankers take the long route
In 2023, EU sanctions on Russian oil exports resulted in a 10% increase in average sailing distances for EU tanker imports, says Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at Bimco. Attacks on ships in the Red Sea area further lengthened average sailing distances by 16% and... more
Green light for Port 2000's river access channel
The administrative court in Rouen, France, has dismissed a summary motion to suspend work on the river access channel to Port 2000 in Le Havre, allowing Haropa Port to continue preparatory work on the embankment. The project, supported by the Normandy regional authority, the... more
“MSC Katyayni” sets record at APM Terminals Gijón
APM Terminals Gijón recently handled the “MSC Katyayni”, the largest container ship ever to call at the port of El Musel on Spain's northern coast. The 275 m long and 40 m wide vessel stayed at the terminal for 33 hours, during which 740 containers were loaded and unloaded.... more
SBITC joins ONE's CTP route
Subic Bay International Terminals (SBITC), which is operated by ICTSI at the Port of Subic, Philippines, has joined ONE's China Thailand Philippines (CTP) service, enhancing regional connectivity. The inaugural call by the 2,741-teu vessel “Marina One” took place on 26 March.... more
AI-powered operations set to launch at DGT
Software developer Inform is equipping the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) with its AI-driven intermodal terminal operating system (TOS) to ensure efficiency when the terminal comes on stream in summer 2024. Poised to become Europe's largest intermodal terminal with a target... more