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USCG's MERPAC announces Advisory Committee Meeting

Jan 06, 2025

The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing is hosting an intersessional meeting of the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (NMERPAC) subcommittee on task 24-3 Operator of Remote-Controlled Survey Vessels of 65' or less.The…

Green Technology & Alternative Fuel Uptake

Jan 03, 2025

Clarksons Research have today released their latest Green Technology Tracker, including full year 2024 data points, charting the progress of alternative fuel uptake and investments in energy saving technologies across the global shipping fleet…

Wärtsilä makes Dow Jones Sustainability Index Again

Jan 03, 2025

Technology group Wärtsilä has been included as an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI) for the ninth consecutive time.The company was assessed based on its 2023 performance and was ranked within the top four per…

Green Leasing Solution Launched for Refrigerated Transport

Jan 01, 2025

Intermodal equipment leasing company SeaCube has partnered with Greensee to launch green and net-zero reefer leases based on Greensee's AI-driven CO2 emissions reporting technology.Refrigerated containers account for about 10% of a ship's container…

Suez Canal Expands as Revenues Plunge $7B

Dec 29, 2024

Egypt successfully tested a new 10 km channel near the southern end of the Suez Canal, even as its revenue from the waterway has plunged since Yemen's Houthi militants began attacking vessels in the Red Sea.The Suez Canal Authority said in a…

BlueBox Systems enters TradeTech Accelerator Program in Abu Dhabi

Dec 19, 2024

BlueBox Systems, a provider of freight tracking solutions, was  selected for the TradeTech Accelerator Program in Abu Dhabi, a program that offers logistics and supply chain start-ups a unique platform to develop and scale their businesses and…

NYK, ENEOS ink Deal for Sale and Purchase of Marine Fuel

Dec 18, 2024

On December 11, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS) signed an Agreement regarding the sale and purchase of marine fuel with carbon dioxide removal credits (CDR credit) created through Direct Air Capture with Carbon Storage (DACCS)…

Vale VLOC gets Anemoi Rotor Sails

Dec 17, 2024

Anemoi Marine Technologies completed the installation of five Rotor Sails onboard the 400,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC), Sohar Max, making it the largest vessel to receive wind propulsion technology to date. Sohar Max is a first generation Valemax…

On the Bookshelf: Managing Risks of Stowaways on Vessels

Dec 17, 2024

Stowaways are an ongoing issue for the security of ships and the safety of crew members, as well as incurring substantial associated costs for shipowners and insurers. Worldwide, information about stowaways is incomplete and incidents are under-recorded…

Car Carrier Vessel Market Outlook for '25 is Bearish

Dec 16, 2024

Political winds blowing a raft of new tariffs and incoming supply uptick suggests a volatile 2025 Bearish sentiment crept into the car carrier market in June after the European Union (EU) announced increased import tariffs for Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) up to as much as 45…

New Functions for BlueBox Systems Freight Tracker

Dec 11, 2024

BlueBox Systems, developers of intelligent freight tracking solutions, has further developed its BlueBoxCargo tracking platform.The new features include the tracking of CO₂ emissions for sea freight, simplified shipment registration for smaller…

USACE taps Gatehouse Maritime for AIS Tech

Dec 11, 2024

Gatehouse Maritime, a provider of  AIS (Automatic Identification System) network monitoring and maritime domain awareness software, announced the award of a new contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.The contract, initially set for one year…

Global Maritime Safety Enhanced by Iridium Certus GMDSS

Dec 11, 2024

Iridium Communications Inc. announced the service launch of Iridium Certus GMDSS, a generational advancement in maritime satellite communication safety services.Iridium Certus GMDSS, the only truly global GMDSS service available, features distress alert…

ENERGY INSIGHT: Whatever the Weather, Propane Keeps Ports Moving

Dec 11, 2024

How propane offers unmatched reliability and resiliency when severe weather strikesPorts are critical hubs for global trade and shipping logistics, and they can’t afford to slow down due to extreme weather events. Especially in the Northern U…

Techcross Earns BWMS Cyber Resilience Certification from KR

Dec 11, 2024

Techcross, a leading ballast water management system (BWMS) manufacturer in Korea, said it has become the first in the industry to obtain Cyber Resilience Certification from the Korean Register (KR), a certification that evaluates ability to respond to cyber threats during design…

Logistics News

Mitsui OSK: Shipping in the Gulf Continues, Closely Monitoring Situation

Mitsui OSK: Shipping in the Gulf Continues, Closely Monitoring Situation

Marine Fuel Sales at Fujairah Port Hit Three-Month Low

Marine Fuel Sales at Fujairah Port Hit Three-Month Low

ContainerWheels 2-in-1: Patented System Aims to Simplify Container Handling

ContainerWheels 2-in-1: Patented System Aims to Simplify Container Handling

Shipbuilding: ONE Singapore Joins the Fleet

Shipbuilding: ONE Singapore Joins the Fleet

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