Brunvoll to supply propulsion for Norled's next four ferries
WEB2024 August 18 16:22. Brunvoll to supply propulsion for Norled's next four ferries. Brunvoll says it has been chosen to supply azimuth propulsion thrusters and thruster control systems for Norled’s four next hybrid ferries. The vessels will service the routes between Stokkvågen, Lovund, and Træna in Norway. The vessels are designed by LMG ...
Port Houston surpasses 1mln TEU mark in Q1 2024 - Portnews
WEB2024 April 19 15:40. Port Houston surpasses 1mln TEU mark in Q1 2024. Container volumes at Port Houston have skyrocketed in the first quarter of 2024. From January to March, Port Houston handled 1,069,917 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) year-to-date, an increase of 15% compared to the same period last …
A global carbon tax on shipping is coming, says ABS Chairman …
WEBMar 26, 2024 · A universal, global carbon tax on shipping is coming, as alternative blue fuels made with carbon capture emerge as a critical step in the energy transition at sea. That was the message from Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO, during an appearance at the CERAWeek energy conference, according to ABS's release.
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announce two ocean network options …
WEB2024 September 10 13:23. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announce two ocean network options with equal industry leading schedule reliability. In February 2025, Maersk A/S (Maersk), an entity under A.P. Moller – Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) launch their operational collaboration Gemini Cooperation.
HMM plans to invest KRW 23.5 trillion to sustainable growth
WEBSep 10, 2024 · HMM announced that it will allocate KRW 14.4 trillion over 60% of the total investment (KRW 23.5 tn) to sustainable management initiatives, including low-carbon ships and green facilities. HMM plans to inject KRW 11 trillion to secure an operational fleet of 1.55 million TEU (130 vessels) to prepare for the reorganization of global shipping ...
China extends visa-free transit policy to 37 ports
WEBJul 16, 2024 · China’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy has been extended to three more entry ports, bringing the total number of eligible ports to 37, as revealed by the country’s National Immigration Administration (NIA). The three new ports are Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, and the Mohan railway port.
Hamad Port сontainer volumes up 30% in 2023 - Portnews
WEBMay 13, 2024 · Transshipment through Hamad Port's container terminals shot up 30% year-on-year during 2023. Transshipment through Hamad Port stood at 557,464 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), which is equivalent to 43% of total TEUs during 2023, according to the recently released annual report of Mwani Qatar. …
CMA CGM enters into a strategic partnership with Google
WEB2024 July 18 11:30. CMA CGM enters into a strategic partnership with Google. CMA CGM and Google today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across CMA CGM's operations worldwide, according to the company's release. By leveraging Google's proven AI solutions and insights from experts, CMA ...
CMA CGM orders two LNG-powered RoPax ferries for La …
WEBNov 15, 2023 · French shipping giant CMA CGM, on behalf of its newly acquired ferry subsidiary La Méridionale, has placed an order for two RoPax ferries which will be powered by liquified natural gas (LNG), according to Offshore Energy. In February this year, CMA CGM revealed that it entered into exclusive discussions with STEF Group to …
MOL announces the world’s 1st installation of rotor sail ... - Portnews
WEB2024 August 20 11:48. MOL announces the world’s 1st installation of rotor sail on a Capesize bulk carrier for VALE. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and VALE International SA announced that a 200,000-ton class bulk carrier, currently employed under a mid–term contract for transportation of iron ore for VALE, has been successfully retrofitted with ...