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PINS Project Explores UK Port Electrification Solutions

May 28, 2026

The Port Infrastructure using Novel Energy Storage (PINS) project has successfully explored solutions to help UK ports and harbors overcome grid limitations and high connection costs, vital for the electrification of vessels. Focusing on pilot sites in Cowes, Portsmouth and Falmouth, the study tackled differing operational needs and infrastructure challenges, ultimately proving that battery energy storage paired with smart energy management makes shore power and vessel charging more feasible…

Baltic Index Rises to Highest in 2.5 Years

May 29, 2026

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose to its highest level in about two and a half years on Thursday, buoyed by strong rates across all vessel segments.The main Baltic index…

Million-Dollar Award Offered for Methanol First

May 28, 2026

Methanol has been in the news this week with the announcement by Jumbo of a contract with Dajin Heavy Industry for the construction of two methanol-ready heavy lift vessels and with Sanmar’s announcement that the world's first dual fuel methanol…

Zinus Secures Charging Tower Contract in Australia

May 28, 2026

Zinus has been awarded its first-ever contract in Australia by UGL Transport with the end customer being Transport for NSW for a charging tower installation at the iconic Barangaroo Wharf in Sydney.Under the contract, Zinus will deliver its fully autonomous DC Charging Tower…

Marcura Launches Husbandry Solution to Target Vessel OPEX Gap

May 27, 2026

For most ship managers, husbandry port calls sit in an uncomfortable gap. They are operationally critical: the crew changes, repairs, bunkering stops and maintenance calls that keep vessels running, yet they are routinely managed through email chains…

MISC Reports First Quarter Increase in Revenue

May 26, 2026

The MISC Group revenue of RM2,891.4 million ($729 million) was 2.7% higher than the revenue for the period ended March 31, 2025.The increase was mainly due to higher revenue from the company’s Petroleum and Product Shipping segment, primarily driven by higher freight rates and earning days…

MacGregor Sees Strong Year Despite Order Dip in First Quarter

May 26, 2026

Macgregor has released its first quarter 2026 interim report indicating a strong start to 2026 with continued positive momentum, despite a dip in ordering.MacGregor CEO Jonas Gustavsson said: “The first quarter of 2026 marks a solid start to our first full year as a standalone company…

Jumbo Orders Two New Heavy Lift Vessels

May 26, 2026

Jumbo has announced the signing of a contract with Daiia Heavy Industry for the construction of two new heavy lift transportation vessels. The vessels will form Jumbo's new L-Class fleet, designed to support a broad range of heavy lift transport operations…

Syria, CMA CGM to Operate Two Dry Ports

May 22, 2026

Syria's General Authority for Borders and Customs has signed an agreement with French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM to operate two dry ports within the free zones of Adra, in Damascus' outskirts, and Aleppo, Syrian state news agency SANA reported on Tuesday…

US Grain, Soy Futures Drop After US-China Talks

May 20, 2026

U.S. grain and soybean futures fell on profit-taking on Wednesday, traders said, erasing some of this week's gains that were driven by hopes for increased Chinese buying.Corn and soy also pulled back on expectations for favorable U.S. planting conditions in the Midwest…

Next Geosolutions Wins TenneT TSI Contract for North Sea Survey

May 19, 2026

Next Geosolutions, an international player in marine geoscience and offshore construction support services for the energy sector and listed on Euronext Growth Milan market, announces the award of a contract by TenneT TSO B.V. with a total value of approximately USD$10…

Cocoa Falls to Two-Week Low Alongside Sugar

May 18, 2026

Cocoa futures on ICE fell to two-week lows on Monday, extending last week's losses after retreating from a 3-1/2-month peak, while raw sugar prices also declined.COCOA* London cocoa was down 6.2% at 2,845 pounds a metric ton at 1542 GMT, after having hit its lowest since May 5 at 2…

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Copenhagen Malmö Port Names Kristian Durhuus as New CEO

Copenhagen Malmö Port Names Kristian Durhuus as New CEO

Baltic Index Rises to Highest in 2.5 Years

Baltic Index Rises to Highest in 2.5 Years

Brazil Wheat Forecast to Grow in 2026

Brazil Wheat Forecast to Grow in 2026

Million-Dollar Award Offered for Methanol First

Million-Dollar Award Offered for Methanol First

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