Characterised by cooperation 
Large organisations’ joint projects take centre stage at World Ports Conference. Is it the growing urgency of questions determining the future, the increasing fragmentation of the world, or simply an increasing willingness to cooperate? Be that as it may, large associations and... more
Espo chair visits Rijeka Gateway 
On 15 November, 2023, the Rijeka Gateway (Croatia) welcomed Zeno D’Agostino, chair of the European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo). The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the ambitious plans for the new state-of-the-art, remote-controlled container terminal in Rijeka.... more
Win GD's methanol move
The Swiss company Win GD will equip six new 9,000 teu container ships with X-DF-M methanol engines, signalling a move towards green shipping technologies. To be built at China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, the vessels will have engines manufactured by HHI-EMD and are slated for... more
Quay upgrade in Gothenburg
The Port of Gothenburg will commence a major infrastructure project at the Gothenburg Energy Port next year. A 300 m quay will undergo a comprehensive overhaul, dubbed “Kustkajen 2.0”, to modernise the facility and support Sweden's shift to renewable energy sources. Peab, a... more
“An eye on the big picture”
In conversation with the Italian chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping. The ICS, which represents 80% of the global fleet, has been headed by Emanuele Grimaldi since 2022. The ICS’s chairman of the board spoke to Christian Doepgen at the World Port Conference in Abu... more
Shifts in market shares among carrier alliances
Sea-Intelligence has analysed the shifts in capacity market shares among the three main carrier alliances on key trade lanes. The alliances saw a collective loss in market share on the Asia-North America West Coast route, particularly during the pandemic due to significant... more
Hamburg Port rebounds in Q3/2023
The Port of Hamburg experienced a modest rebound in container throughput in Q3/2023, with a 2.4% rise to two million teu compared to Q3/2022. This recovery, particularly highlighted by record US traffic and a resurgence in Asia trade, marks a positive shift from the 7.4%... more
Climate-friendly island supply ship launched
In a significant step towards climate-neutral maritime operations, a new sail-hybrid supply vessel for the Marshall Islands has been launched in South Korea. Developed in a collaborative effort by the Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences, Kostec, Asia Shipbuilding, and... more
Hydrogen path: EU ports unite
The Port of Bilbao, Duisport, and the Port of Amsterdam have partnered to create a renewable hydrogen corridor connecting Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany. The initiative, aligning with EU ambitions, leverages the Port of Amsterdam as a conduit to the German market,... more
Challenging seas for Finnlines
Finnlines reported a revenue of EUR 513.2 million for January-September 2023, 8% down from 2022. The result for the period was EUR 56.9 million, with ebitda at EUR 131.7 million. The economic outlook within the EU is challenging, with minimal growth expected. Despite a... more