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Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Order Four Methanol-Ready Vessels

Aug 15, 2023

Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the world’s largest RoRo vessel operator, has signed a letter of intent for the delivery of four 9,350 CEU methanol-capable and ammonia-ready vessels and individual options for an additional eight vessels. The four vessels…

The "KISS Principle" & Managing, Measuring Ship Emissions

Aug 09, 2023

HydroComp is a well-established, small engineering firm focused on hydrodynamic and propulsion system simulation, providing design tools for engineers and naval architects to focus on vessel performance, including emissions. Don MacPherson, HydroComp’s long-tenured Technical Director…

Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals and Samskip to Launch Shore Power Initiative

Aug 09, 2023

RST and Samskip are proud to announce the successful launch of their Green Shore Power initiative, which aims to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions produced by vessels docked by providing new clean shore powered energy solutions.The joint initiative…

AD Ports, Saab Partner to Develop Port Security Tech

Aug 09, 2023

AD Ports Group and Saab UAE have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic cooperative relationship, which will see both entities collaborate on the development of maritime surveillance solutions and sensors.Under the agreement…

Konecranes Wins Order in Taiwan for 7 Hybrid RTGs

Aug 09, 2023

In Q3 2023, Konecranes won an order from CMA CGM Kaohsiung Terminal Co. Limited to supply seven hybrid Konecranes Noell rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes to their container handling terminal at the main port in Taiwan. Commissioning will take place in Q3 2024…

Tech Feature: Software Solutions for Efficient Liquid Bulk Ops

Aug 08, 2023

In the business of providing cutting edge software solutions to improve liquid bulk operations, Hans Bobeldijk, CEO, discusses how UAB-Online is a part of the efficiency and decarbonization discussion.

APM Terminals Barcelona Gets €3.9 Million for Electrification Project

Aug 08, 2023

The Government of Spain, via the Moves Singular Projects II Program, has granted €3.9 million to APM Terminals Barcelona to finance part of a pilot project for the electrification of the container handling equipment operating at the terminal…

Valenciaport Puts Out Tender for Dock Electrification

Aug 08, 2023

The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has put out to tender the drafting and execution of the works for the electrical connection to ships for the Transversal Costa-MSC quay. This is the first electrification or Onshore Power Supply (OPS) project…

COSCO Launches First Blockchain-Powered eBL for Bulk Cargo

Aug 07, 2023

COSCO Shipping Bulk has collaborated with a customer to successfully issue the first electronic bill of lading (eBL) for bulk cargo through the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) in Hainan Province.The system relies on blockchain technology…

New Material Handler Delivered to Middle River Marine

Jul 21, 2023

Primarily serving the Illinois and Northwest Indiana markets, Middle River Marine (MRM) has taken delivery of Liebherr’s LH 110 port litronic material handler at their largest terminal in South Chicago off of the Calumet river. MRM will use this large machine for handling material…

Kalmar to Supply 18 Terminal Tractors to TT-Line

Jul 20, 2023

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement with Australian heavy-equipment distributor AJL Group Pty Ltd (AJL) to supply 18 heavy terminal tractors to TT-Line Company Pty. The order, which also includes a 12-month subscription to the Kalmar Insight performance management tool…

Singapore Port Authority Seeks Proposals for Fully Electric Harbor Craft

Jul 11, 2023

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has issued an expression of interest (EOI) calling for proposals to design and promote the use of fully electric harbor craft in Singapore, it said in a statement on Tuesday.The EOI document is a…

Propane Yard Tractors Are the Next Step in Port-side Emission Reductions

Jul 10, 2023

Cleaning up diesel emissions in ports is attainable now with new propane yard tractor technology.The pressure is on for port authorities and tenants to develop realistic emissions reduction plans. Diesel is a mainstay in most ports and a primary cause of air pollution…

Elcome, Miros Ink Distribution Deal

Jul 10, 2023

Elcome International LLC signed an exclusive sales and service agreement with Miros AS, the Norway-headquartered wave, current and oil spill monitoring specialist.The partnership expands the distribution of Miros’ comprehensive range of sea…

NYK Trials Biofuel on Wood Chip Carrier

Jul 07, 2023

In late June, NYK supplied biodiesel fuel at Kinuura port (Aichi Prefecture) to the wood-chip carrier Daio Austral, which transports wood chips for Daio Paper Corporation. This was the first oceangoing vessel operated by NYK to receive biodiesel fuel in Japan…

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