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Shipnext Adds Business Networking Features to Digital Freight Platform

Oct 15, 2026

Belgium-based Shipnext has introduced business networking capabilities to its digital shipping marketplace, enabling charterers, brokers, carriers and cargo owners to communicate and exchange freight information within a single platform.Launched October 16…

LD Armateurs Installs Six Rotor Sails on Airbus RoRo Carrier

Oct 15, 2026

LD Armateurs and Norsepower completed installation of six rotor sails aboard Spirit of Toulouse, the first of three low-emission RoRo vessels being built to transport aircraft components for Airbus between Europe and North America.The installation…

Partnership Aims to Advance Bio-LNG as Marine Fuel

Oct 14, 2026

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), CMA CGM Group and Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the supply and use of liquefied bio-methane, or bio-LNG, as a marine fuel, leveraging…

Aderco's 2055G+: Emissions Performance with Shared, Verifiable Data

Sep 25, 2026

Shipping companies can now harvest data on enhanced fuel performance as verified CO₂ reductions that they convert into Gold Standard carbon credits using Aderco’s ‘measure-as-you-go’ program, 2055G+, writes Gérald Baiwir, Head of Environment…

Alfa Laval Launches PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid Ballast Water Management System

Sep 03, 2026

Alfa Laval unveiled PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid, a new skid-mounted version of its PureBallast 3 Ultra ballast water management system, at SMM 2026. Developed in response to customer demand, the PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid combines the system’s biological…

Floating Titanium Lattice Could Out-Perform Steel and Plastic

Sep 02, 2026

Australian engineers have created a strong and lightweight titanium material that floats in water, even after severe damage, revealing a promising new material for marine infrastructure.Research led by RMIT University shows the 3D-printed titanium lattice – made up of hollow…

The Switch Receives Highest Marine Electric Machine Orders to Date in July

Aug 31, 2026

The Switch has secured 13 orders for their electric machines (EM) busines since the beginning of June, covering almost 50 oceangoing vessels and 59 permanent magnet (PM) machines. July marked the company’s strongest month to date for marine EM orders…

Conoship Adds 40-MWh Battery-Electric Option to CIP3800 Coaster

Aug 20, 2026

Conoship International has expanded its CIP-Series with a fully electric version of its CIP3800 general cargo vessel, pairing the established 3,800-dwt coaster platform with a 40-MWh battery energy storage system.Designed for short-sea routes…

Baltic Shipping Adds Wind-Assisted Hybrid Coasters

Aug 19, 2026

Danish shortsea operator Baltic Shipping Company has added two new Damen-built hybrid coasters equipped with wind-assisted propulsion and battery systems to its fleet.The 3,550-dwt sister vessels Baltic Iron and Baltic Timber are each fitted with two Econowind VentoFoils…

Data Center Projects Boost Port of Los Angeles July Volumes

Aug 18, 2026

The Port of Los Angeles, the nation's busiest seaport, notched its second-highest volume for July, boosted by resilient demand for consumer goods and equipment for manufacturing and data center construction, its executive director said on Tuesday…

MacGregor Inks Hatch Cover Deal

Aug 18, 2026

MacGregor was selected to deliver a comprehensive scope of cargo handling solutions for six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG-powered containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in India. The vessels are being built for the CMA CGM. The six 1…

Automation is Optimizing US Logistics

Aug 16, 2026

U.S. transportation has steadily become more efficient through advances in engine technology, infrastructure upgrades and increasingly sophisticated logistics networks.The next wave is different. Automation is turning transportation networks…

Bryan Jones Named HDR Marine Terminals Leader

Aug 12, 2026

Ports engineer Bryan Jones has been named HDR’s marine terminals leader.Based in Savannah, Georgia, Jones guides the firm’s growing marine terminals practice worldwide, working with port authorities and terminal operators to address evolving operational demands…

Leonhardt & Blumberg Installs Econowind VentoFoils on Cargo Newbuild

Aug 12, 2026

German shipowner Leonhardt & Blumberg has equipped HANSA DREJOE with Econowind VentoFoils. The vessel is the first of four general cargo newbuilds to receive wind propulsion technology. The first installation was completed on HANSA DREJOE at Royal Niestera Sander Shipyard in early August…

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