Check vessel designs to avoid costly claims 
Itic has stressed the need for thorough vessel design reviews and insurance coverage during construction, following a USD 5 million claim involving a 24 m catamaran. The vessel experienced operational limitations due to unexpected vibration issues, which were attributed to... more
Predictive intelligence for container shipments
Fourkites and Buyco have announced a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive visibility and control throughout the entire container shipping process for Fortune 500 shippers. The collaboration aims to streamline operations, build a more sustainable supply chain, and... more
Around ten vessels to get eco-upgrades
Damen Shipyards Group and CMA CGM have announced a collaboration to enhance the fuel efficiency of approximately ten CMA CGM vessels by over 10%. The modifications will take place at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque (DSDU) and Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAM), which between them have... more
Blockchain pilot for green shipping certificates
Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has completed a pilot with Cosco Shipping to issue traceable and verifiable green certificates using blockchain technology. The initiative aims to enhance market confidence in greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction claims by linking the proof of... more
New alliance for maritime nuclear energy
The Nuclear Energy Maritime Organisation (Nemo), comprised of companies that provide nuclear energy solutions for the maritime sector, aims to develop standards for floating nuclear power. Nemo will promote safety, security, and environmental standards, fostering... more
Are you ready for ICS2? 
New EU customs system for shipping industry to start soon. The EU’s new Import Control System for greater safety and security is set to enter its next phase in June, from when it will apply to the shipping industry. What do shipping lines and forwarders have to bear in mind in... more
First methanol ship docks in Hamburg
On its route from Asia to Europe, the "Ane Maersk," the world's first large methanol-capable container ship operated by Maersk, made its maiden voyage to the Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg on 28 March. With a capacity of more than 16,000 teu, the ship... more
From Jordan to Pakistan
In its annual report for 2023, AD Ports Group looks back on a year of international expansion, strategic acquisitions, and financial growth. The integration of Noatum, a worldwide logistics platform, and agreements in Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan, Republic of Congo, Kazakhstan,... more
Sustainability takes centre stage
Rhenus Port Logistics in Rotterdam and Seaway 7 have renewed their partnership for another decade, building on a successful ten-year collaboration. Both companies are committed to enhancing the sustainability of their operations, with initiatives like using electric cranes and... more
Combatting skills shortage in inland navigation
In response to the acute labour shortage in European inland waterway transport, the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) hosted a workshop in Strasbourg on 14 March 2024 to explore initiatives to enhance the sector's attractiveness. The event brought... more