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Maersk Joins Forces with Yokohama and Mitsubishi for Green Methanol Bunkering in Japan

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has signed an MoU with the City of Yokohama and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) to collaborate on establishing green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama, Japan. This partnership aligns with Maersk’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions … Read the full press release

Yara Eyde: Pioneering Emission-Free Shipping with Clean Ammonia-Powered Container Ship

(IN BRIEF) Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line, and Yara International have collaborated to create the groundbreaking Yara Eyde, the world’s first container ship to be fueled by clean ammonia. This innovative vessel will embark on an emission-free sea … Read the full press release

Sports Brand PUMA Chooses Maersk’s Rijeka Facility for Faster Deliveries

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has welcomed sports brand PUMA as its second customer at its warehouse near Rijeka, Croatia, which became operational in July 2023. PUMA’s first shipments were efficiently handled at the modern 12,000 sqm warehouse, located close to the … Read the full press release

Europris Partners with Maersk to Achieve Significant Greenhouse Gas Reductions in Seaborne Logistics

(IN BRIEF) Europris, a leading retail company in Norway, has selected Maersk’s ECO Delivery product to make substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its seaborne logistics. The collaboration aims to align with Europris’ strategic goal of reducing … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Joins Global Effort at COP28 to Accelerate Transition to Net-Zero Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, as part of the Swedish delegation to COP28, is actively participating in discussions and collaborations to expedite the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. The company’s focus revolves around the systemic shift in key industries, including … Read the full press release

Indra to Upgrade Spanish Port Maritime Single Window for European Compliance and Improved Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Indra has secured a contract with Puertos del Estado to enhance and adapt the Spanish Port Maritime Single Window to European standards, aiming to boost the competitiveness of Spain’s ports and foreign trade. The project involves aligning the … Read the full press release

Eco-Conscious Airbus: Fleet Renewal for Sustainable Transatlantic Transport

(IN BRIEF) Airbus is set to renew its fleet of chartered vessels that transport aircraft subassemblies between Europe and the United States. They will be replaced with three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels that utilize wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has partnered with … Read the full press release

Azane Fuel Solutions Receives 5.4 Million EUR Investment for Ammonia Bunkering Units

(IN BRIEF) Yara Growth Ventures and Navigator Holdings have invested 5.4 million EUR in Azane Fuel Solutions, a Norwegian ammonia bunkering startup. Azane aims to construct the world’s first ammonia bunkering network, starting with its first bunkering unit in Norway, … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd Welcomes ‘Berlin Express’ as First Ship of Its New Climate-Friendly Hamburg Express Class

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has officially introduced the “Berlin Express,” the inaugural vessel of its Hamburg Express class, into its fleet. This class represents a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to reduce emissions and achieve climate-neutral shipping by 2045. A … Read the full press release

Kalmar to Supply Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals with Six Hybrid Straddle Carriers for Eco-Efficient Operations

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a division of Cargotec, has secured an agreement with Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (RST) to deliver six Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers as part of the terminal’s fleet renewal program aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability. RST, Europe’s largest … Read the full press release

Maersk Launches Technology-Driven Warehousing & Distribution Facility in Douala, Cameroon

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated a modern Warehousing & Distribution (W&D) facility in Douala, Cameroon, to meet the increasing demand for goods, especially in the FMCG sector, driven by the expansion of the middle-class population in … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €60 Million Loan to Improve Maritime Accessibility at Port of Leixões

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a €60 million loan to Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana Do Castelo, S.A. (APDL) to fund enhancements in maritime accessibility at the Port of Leixões. This … Read the full press release

DNV Grants Approvals to Hanwha Ocean for Innovative LCO2 Carrier and URN Measurement

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded Hanwha Ocean an Approval in Principle (AiP) and an Approval of Service Suppliers (AOSS) for two innovations: a large-scale liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier tank and an underwater radiated noise (URN) measurement system. The LCO2 … Read the full press release

GTT Receives ABS Approvals and Partners with DHT Holdings Inc. on LNG-Fueled Tanker Projects

(IN BRIEF) GTT has received three Approvals in Principle (AiPs) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and entered into a Joint Development Project (JDP) with ABS and crude oil tanker company DHT Holdings Inc. These AiPs cover the concept … Read the full press release

Maersk North America Market Update: Navigating Ocean Challenges, Emissions Trading Expansion, and Logistics Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The Maersk North America Market Update for August 2023 provides insights on various aspects of the shipping and logistics industry. It discusses updates on ocean operations, including adjustments due to low water levels at the Panama Canal and … Read the full press release

Neste and ScanOcean Introduce Lower-Emission Marine Fuel to Swedish Market

(IN BRIEF) Neste, in collaboration with ScanOcean, has launched its Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine fuel in the Swedish market. This lower-emission fuel, with both fossil and renewable content, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the marine sector. The … Read the full press release

Kalmar to Supply 18 Heavy Terminal Tractors to TT-Line in Australia

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has entered into an agreement with Australian heavy-equipment distributor AJL Group Pty Ltd (AJL) to provide 18 heavy terminal tractors to TT-Line Company Pty (TT-Line). The order, which was included in Cargotec’s Q2 … Read the full press release

Maersk Expands Presence in Croatia with Opening of Own Multi-Customer Warehouse

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global provider of logistics solutions, has opened its first multi-customer warehouse in Croatia, further strengthening its footprint in the country. The 12,000 sqm facility, located near the port of Rijeka, offers fast delivery times and efficient … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Celebrates Milestone as Final Turbine Installed at Hollandse Kust Zuid Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall proudly announces the completion of turbine installation at the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm. After nearly two years of construction, the final turbine has been installed, bringing the total count to 139 out of the originally … Read the full press release

Enhanced Supply Chain Management: Kuehne+Nagel Unveils Real-Time Container Tracking Solution

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has introduced the Container Dashboard, a new feature on their myKN online platform, addressing the need for real-time container visibility in supply chain management. The dashboard utilizes a geo system cloud solution to enable customers to track … Read the full press release

ABP opens dedicated history floor at Immingham Museum

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has officially opened the ABP Room, a floor dedicated to the history of the Port of Immingham at Immingham Museum in the Humber. The room, located on the museum’s first floor, was made possible … Read the full press release

GTT wins contracts to design tanks for three LNG carriers

(IN BRIEF) French engineering company GTT has secured two orders for three new Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (LNGCs) from the Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. The deal involves GTT designing the tanks of the vessels, which will each … Read the full press release

MacGregor secures EUR 20 million RoRo equipment deal with Grimaldi Group

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec’s MacGregor has received an order valued at over EUR 20 million for comprehensive RoRo equipment packages for five new Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC) vessels to be built by China Merchant Heavy Industries for Grimaldi Group. … Read the full press release

Maersk Bridges Connectivity Gap with New Air Corridor Between US and China

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has introduced two new air freight services connecting the United States with China to meet its customers’ end-to-end logistics needs. The services will commence with two weekly flights between Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Shenyang Taoxian International … Read the full press release

Maersk Leases New Sustainable Facility in the UK to Enhance Logistics Services

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global logistics company, has leased a 685,000 sq ft facility at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway in the UK, which is set to be completed by June 2023. The facility is constructed with low GHG … Read the full press release

COSCO y SHI reciben las primeras aprobaciones de tipo DNV del mundo para sistemas de recopilación de datos

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) COSCO y Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) han recibido las primeras aprobaciones de tipo D-INF(S) de DNV en el mundo para sus sistemas de recopilación de datos. Las reglas D-INF(S) brindan pautas para el diseño, la construcción y … Read the full press release

Maersk Expands Air Freight Services with Scheduled Flights Between Billund and Hangzhou

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk has launched a new air freight service with scheduled flights between Billund, Denmark and Hangzhou, China in response to increasing customer demand. The service is expected to increase access for high-value and time-sensitive cargo … Read the full press release

DNV Approves SwitchH2 and BW Offshore’s NH3 FPSO Concept for Green Ammonia Production

(IN BRIEF) SwitchH2 and BW Offshore have secured approval for their proposed design of a floating production unit that will create green ammonia. The project, known as the NH3 FPSO concept, will be built from a Very Large Crude Carrier … Read the full press release

Maersk Sells St. Petersburg and Novorossiysk Sites to IG Finance Development

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has reached an agreement to sell its logistics sites in St. Petersburg and Novorossiysk to IG Finance Development Limited. The sale comes as part of Maersk’s decision in March 2022 to discontinue its operations in Russia. The … Read the full press release

Thales and Schiebel Unveil Joint Uncrewed Air System (UAS) Solution for International Navies

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Schiebel are partnering to provide a solution for international navies to defend against hostile platforms in congested maritime environments. Thales will act as lead systems integrator, while Schiebel provides its CAMCOPTER® S-100 uncrewed air system. The … Read the full press release

Actualización del 16 de enero de 2023: el software ShipManager de DNV sufre un ataque de ransomware, 1000 embarcaciones afectadas

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) BÆRUM, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, un proveedor líder de soluciones de software para la industria marítima, ha confirmado que su software ShipManager fue víctima de un ciberataque de ransomware en la tarde del sábado 7 de … Read the full press release

DNV and RSI launch study to decarbonize sea transport in Baltic and North Sea

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, and the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI), an alliance of Swedish dry bulk charterers, have launched a feasibility study to develop a commercial framework for orders … Read the full press release

Siemens AG to build two additional SIHARBOR shore power plants at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen for SEEHAFEN KIEL GmbH & Co.

Construction of two new SIHARBOR shore power plants at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen Parallel supply of up to three passenger, cargo, or ferry ships Plants go into operation end of 2023 Cruise ships, ferries will be able to obtain shore power at … Read the full press release

Equinor: Empire Offshore Wind se basará en el buque de operaciones de servicio híbrido enchufable de Edison Chouest Offshore

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) STAVANGER, 12-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), una empresa de petróleo, gas , empresa de energía eólica y solar activa en más de 30 mercados a nivel mundial, ha anunciado que su empresa conjunta con … Read the full press release

Admiral Container Lines adds APM Terminals Castellón and two Israeli ports to its TMM service

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 9-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — APM Terminals, an operator of one of the world’s most comprehensive port and integrated inland service networks and part of Maersk, has announced that its APM Terminals Castellón has been added to … Read the full press release

DNV firma un contrato de clasificación de dos nuevos Barcos de Operación de Servicio de Puesta en Marcha (CSOV) en la feria Nor-Shipping

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) BÆRUM, Norway, 6-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, el experto independiente en energía y proveedor de aseguramiento, ha anunciado la firma de un contrato de clasificación para dos nuevos buques de operación de servicio de puesta en marcha … Read the full press release

Electrolux to rely on sustainable fuels for 25 percent of its total sea freight

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 23-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — AB Electrolux (STO: ELUX-B), a Swedish multinational home appliance manufacturer with over 100 years of history, has announced it will reduce its sea transport greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent in 2022 by … Read the full press release

Biofuel blended with very low sulphur fuel oil used on Capesize bulk carrier as part of the first sea trial resulted in 10 percent carbon emission reduction

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced the successful completion of a sea trial using biofuel blended … Read the full press release

Hittesh Gupta to lead Casualty Investigation for BMT in Asia

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Group Ltd (BMT), a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering, science, and technology company, has announced the appointment of Hittesh Gupta, 23-years of experience in the shipping industry, for its Head of Casualty Investigation in … Read the full press release

International sourcing and shipping trends with potentially high financial impact for U.S. importers – Maersk Customs Services USA

(PRESS RELEASE) FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, U.S.A., 30-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — A.P. Moller – Maersk, a global leader in container shipping, has announced that Maersk Customs Services USA, its customs compliance and clearances service for the US, has released current … Read the full press release