Tag Archives: shipping industry

CMA CGM Launches “My Exclusive Concierge” to Offer Personalized 24/7 Customer Support

(IN BRIEF) CMA CGM has introduced a new premium service called “My Exclusive Concierge” to provide customers with tailored support around the clock. As part of the CMA CGM+ value-added services, this initiative ensures continuous, personalized assistance to meet the … Read the full press release

DNV Explores the Growing Role of Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems in Maritime Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s new whitepaper examines the growing interest in wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) and their increasing adoption across the shipping industry. The paper explores how WAPS contribute to fuel savings, reduce emissions, and help meet maritime regulations. It also … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd Secures USD 4 Billion Green Financing for 24 New Low-Emission Container Ships

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has secured USD 4 billion in financing for the construction of 24 container ships, with a focus on low-emission technology and green financing principles. This investment aligns with the company’s long-term commitment to decarbonizing its fleet and … Read the full press release

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Launch Gemini Cooperation to Revolutionize Global Shipping Network with 90% Schedule Reliability

(IN BRIEF) Maersk A/S and Hapag-Lloyd AG are launching their collaborative shipping network, Gemini Cooperation, on February 1, 2025. The initiative aims to create a flexible and interconnected global ocean network with a target schedule reliability of over 90%. Approximately … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Launch Gemini Cooperation to Set New Standards in Shipping Reliability and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The Gemini Cooperation, a collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, will launch on February 1, 2025, offering an innovative hub-and-spoke network aimed at improving global shipping’s service reliability and connectivity. With around 340 vessels and a target of over … Read the full press release

DNV’s Latest White Paper Highlights Biofuels’ Potential and Challenges for Shipping’s Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s “Biofuels in Shipping” white paper examines the potential of key biofuels like FAME and HVO to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support compliance with maritime regulations. However, it warns of potential supply constraints as biofuel use grows. … Read the full press release

Veracity by DNV Expands Integrated Partner Network to Aid Shipping Industry in Meeting Emissions Reporting Needs

(IN BRIEF) Veracity, the independent cloud platform by DNV, has expanded its integrated partner network to help shipping companies and charterers meet their emissions data verification and reporting requirements. With the inclusion of more partners, Veracity provides access to verified … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval to buy patented technology that generates hydrogen from ammonia from Danish company RenCat

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 2-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced it will acquire a patented technology that generates hydrogen from ammonia from Danish company RenCat. RenCat’s patented technology … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval kauft patentierte Technologie zur Erzeugung von Wasserstoff aus Ammoniak vom dänischen Unternehmen RenCat

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LUND, 2-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen in den Bereichen Wärmeübertragung, Zentrifugalabscheidung und Flüssigkeitshandhabung, hat angekündigt, eine patentierte Technologie zur Erzeugung von Wasserstoff aus Ammoniak vom dänischen Unternehmen RenCat zu erwerben. Die patentierte Technologie von … 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

New ABATE class notation by DNV aims at measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on offshore installations

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 27-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the introduction of new ABATE class notation designed to assist the owners and operators of offshore floating installations to identify and implement measures … Read the full press release

UK start-up Smart Green Shipping developed a wind-assist power solution based on America’s Cup wing sails to reduce CO2 emissions in the shipping industry

(PRESS RELEASE) SWINDON, 10-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — UK Research and Innovation, non-departmental public body of the Government of UK that directs research and innovation funding, has announced that a UK start-up called Smart Green Shipping is using satellite data to … Read the full press release

TRANSMAR AND TRANSMETRICS SIGN DEAL FOR STATE-OF-THE-ART LOGISTICS COLLABORATION

Big Data and Artificial Intelligence help to significantly boost efficiency for Egyptian shipping company (PRESS RELEASE) CAIRO, Egypt / AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 31-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The ‘AI platform for logistics’, as Transmetrics is often referred to, is successfully streamlining operations … Read the full press release

Shipping industry’s first commercial use of biomethane at scale

(PRESS RELEASE) ROTTERDAM, 16-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Total (EPA: FP), a French multinational broad energy company, has announced the completion of the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering operation at the Port of Rotterdam. The CMA CGM Jacques Saadé, … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval receives firm order worth nearly EUR 10 million for ballast water treatment systems

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 17-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The leading heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling company Alfa Laval has announced it will deliver Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 to about 40 vessels, with options covering another 40 systems. The deliveries … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä to lead the shipping industry’s transformation towards a Smart Marine Ecosystem

HELSINKI, 27-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The smart technology group Wärtsilä is at the forefront of harnessing the changes taking place in the shipping industry to deliver value and optimisation for its customers. By orchestrating these developments through the use of high … Read the full press release

HSH Nordbank AG market survey: Confidence among shipping companies in the industry continues to grow

Shipping companies predict increased turnover and profits in 2014 Strong dynamic growth and increasing rates are expected in the bulk carrier market Shipping companies also see market opportunities for smaller and very large container vessels A wave of new construction … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel introduced the first digital tool that enables shipping operators to accurately assess and predict the risk of hull fouling

AkzoNobel has introduced the shipping industry’s first digital tool that enables operators to accurately assess and predict the risk of hull fouling, depending on which routes are being traded. Amsterdam, Netherlands, 3-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Developed by the company’s Marine Coatings business, Intertrac analyzes … Read the full press release