Netherlands' first CO2 storage 
Porthos, a joint venture involving EBN, Gasunie, and the Port of Rotterdam Authority, has finally decided to provide the investment required to commence construction in Rotterdam on the first major CO2 transport and storage system in the Netherlands in 2024. This Porthos... more
London Gateway welcomes first tenants
The first manufacturers have joined DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park, which is part of the Thames Freeport initiative. Ranson, a Belgian food and catering products company, and Destiny Entertainments, which imports and modifies audio and video products, will establish... more
Konecranes to supply e-crane for Flatholmen hub
Tyrholm & Farstad, a Norwegian logistics provider, has placed an order for a Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane to enhance capacity and reduce emissions at its new Flatholmen terminal in Ålesund. The electric crane, scheduled for delivery in Q2/2024,... more
ZIM expands Latin America network
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is expanding its Latin America network with the launch of two new offerings: ZIM Albatross (ZAT) and ZIM Gulf Toucan (ZGT). ZAT offers direct connections between North China, Korea, Mexico, and the West Coast of South America, starting in... more
Groundbreaking for East Java multipurpose terminal
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has broken ground on the East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT) in Indonesia. Various stakeholders and government representatives were present at the ceremony. The development will include a 300 m quay line,... more
Fast Lines Belgium orders two green freighters
Fast Lines Belgium, an Antwerp-based family-owned transport company, has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards for the delivery of two Combi Freighters 3850. These vessels, which will fly the Belgian flag, are part of Fast Lines' commitment to investing in cleaner and smarter... more
Ammonia-fuelled engines by WinGD
Swiss marine power company WinGD is set to supply ammonia-fuelled X-DF-A engines for two 46,000 cbm LPG/ammonia carriers to be constructed for ‘Exmar LPG BV’, a joint venture between Exmar and Seapeak, at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. The two 52-bore X52DF-A engines will be... more
Circle Group wins MNSW contract
In partnership with Open Plan Consulting, Circle Group has won a EUR 144,000 contract in the European Maritime Safety Agency's (Emsa) tender to assess the feasibility of establishing a maritime national single window (MNSW) for countries on Europe’s borders, which include... more
AAL expands in Taiwan with Wallem
AAL Shipping (AAL) is expanding its presence in Taiwan by appointing Taiwan Wallem Transportation Co. as its exclusive commercial and port agency representative within the region. With local representation in Taiwan for over two decades, AAL is enhancing its project heavy lift... more
German ports for a green future
At an event entitled “German Ports and Shipping on Course for the Energy and Climate Transition” which was organised by the Deutsches Verkehrsforum (DVF) in Berlin last week, the German maritime and logistics industry discussed the competitiveness of the ports and the shipping... more