Superstars for Finnlines 
Finnlines, which operates ro-ro and passenger services in the Baltics and the North Sea, has introduced two new vessels on the Kapellskär–Långnäs–Naantali route, with the first vessel, the 'M/S Finnsirius', making its maiden call at the port of Kapellskär on 15 September... more
“Neither doom nor bloom” 
Insights from Hapag-Lloyd’s CEO at 45th anniversary of Propeller Club, Port of Basel. The 45th anniversary of the Propeller Club in Basel saw Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, underline the fact that looking into the future requires some knowledge of the origins. His... more
Ukrainian 'blockade runner' chooses Cagliari
The first containership from Ukraine found its first Western port in Cagliari, Sardinia, recently. About 48 hours of berth operations were required to unload 2,100 containers of the first containership that had overcome the blockade of the port of Odessa and which, after a... more
Insights from carbon intensity indicator
Clarksons' data reveals that around two-thirds of the world's fleet capacity would receive A to C ratings on its Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). The IMO's 2020 decarbonisation framework aimed to reduce emissions from the maritime sector through efficiency standards and... more
New ownership for FRS Iberia
International ferry company FRS is divesting its subsidiary FRS Iberia, known for operating ferry routes between Spain and Morocco, to Danish ferry company DFDS. This move allows FRS to expand in new national and international markets. Founded in 2000, FRS Iberia manages... more
Duisburg and Rotterdam: a hydrogen partnership
The Ports of Duisburg (Duisport) and Rotterdam are strengthening their collaboration to secure hydrogen supply and demand. A joint feasibility study emphasises their role as key hubs in the hydrogen market. The ports are planning a hydrogen corridor to meet rising demand for... more
The ‘Uberisation’ of shipping?
A digital freight platform with a green conscience – in conversation with Shipnext’s Alexander Varvarenko. The transformation of the shipping market into a digital marketplace has been ongoing for decades. The range of possibilities quickly grows, however, when a platform such... more
King Abdul Aziz Port is 'linked in'
Regional Container Lines recently enhanced its RCL Gulf Adean (RGA) cargo service. The Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani, announced that the King Abdulaziz Port will be included in the service, operated by the Thailand-based shipping company. Operative since 5... more
Arctic hub for Eurasia
Far East and Arctic Development Corporation (FEDC) and Rosatom logistics integrator (Rusatom Cargo) have joined forces to construct the Western Transportation and Logistics Hub (Whub). This infrastructure, based in Belokamenka in the Murmansk Region, will facilitate the... more
Netherlands and Rhine: low-water plans
Koninklijke Binnenvaart Nederland (KBN), the Dutch inland shipping association, has released its proposals to address low-water challenges in inland shipping in the Netherlands and on the Rhine. While there is currently no low-water issue, the plan outlines solutions to... more