Major wind ports to collaborate for AI solutions

A consortium of Northern European ports have announced a collaboration for AI solutions to help optimise the green transition.
Speaker Spotlight: Neil Golding, Energy Industries Council

As the offshore renewables industry continues to surge in prominence, the challenges and opportunities it presents are becoming a key discussion…
Exhibitor Spotlight: Mammoet Belgium

Journalist Molly Cooper speaks to Dominique Kuypers, manager sales at Mammoet Belgium. ‘I have a background in maritime sector and in the crane branch…
Port of Antwerp-Bruges to build port coordination centre

After a thorough tendering procedure, with close collaboration between Port of Antwerp-Bruges, MDK, Atelier Stadsbouwmeester and supervising partner Tractebel, the contract for the design, build and maintenance of a new port coordination centre at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, was awarded to a partnership between Group Van Roey, Van Roey Services, KAAN architects / SVR-ARCHITECTS and study firms Sweco / BLASCO.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Sealogis

Antwerp, Belgium, known as a bustling hub for project cargo, is the perfect backdrop for Sealogis, a company with a remarkable presence in the world of logistics.
Mawani & Saudi Global Ports establish logistics park
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Saudi Global Ports (SGP) have inked a deal to build a Logistics Park spanning over 1 million m² at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, with an investment nearing one billion Saudi Riyals.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Lalemant

Founded in 1885, Lalemant is one of the longest-standing transportation companies in Europe. Continuously looking for the next opportunity to improve its services, the group has expanded its activities as well as locations throughout the decades in order to meet customers’ needs and follow the market trends.
Shipnext enhances shipping industry education

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), a leading professional body for the maritime industry, and Shipnext, the digital SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) shipping platform and marketplace, are pleased to announce a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing education within the shipping industry for its students.
Port of Rotterdam welcomes sustainable vessel

Port of Rotterdam welcomes Canopée, a new sustainable vessel that makes use of 4 ‘Oceanwings’.
Straits Energy invests in Malaysian smart port project
Straits Resources Berhad is set to embark on a transformation project to turn Labuan Port into a Smart Port, in alignment with the Federal Government’s vision of developing Labuan into a smart city by 2030.
Navigating the Future: Introducing the CIP6300 General Cargo Vessel

Conoship International introduces the CIP6300 General Cargo Vessel, a pioneering maritime innovation that emphasises sustainability and adaptability.
ForkLiftAction News: Dutch Hyster big truck plant turns 70

Hyster is celebrating the 70th birthday of its big truck factory in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands.
EXHIBITOR SPOLIGHT: Core Shipping

Journalist Molly Cooper speaks to Gokhan Gulcu, chartering manager and managing partner of Core Shipping about exhibiting at AntwerpXL in November.
$31M deep-water port in the works on Sault Ste. Marie waterfront

A major maritime shoreline revitalisation project in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will bring both economic and climate benefits when it expectedly reopens to the public next summer.
Neste, ISCC and DHL pilot SAF emission reduction report system

Neste, ISCC and DHL Group joined forces to pioneer and test a system through which airlines, logistics service providers and end customers such as corporates can credibly report the emission reduction achieved by using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce their carbon footprint from air travel and transport.
Unifeeder invests in four new methanol powered vessels

Unifeeder Group has signed a long-term time-charter agreement for two new methanol-capable container feeder vessels and has an option for additional two similar vessels. German-based ship owning group Elbdeich Reederei will build and manage the 1250 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) vessels which will be delivered in 2026.
Port of Rotterdam supports ZEMBA initiative

Port of Rotterdam will offer a substantial port fee reduction for ships that bunker sustainable fuels in Rotterdam, supporting the recently announced Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) and recognising front runners in the road to maritime decarbonisation.
ForkLiftAction News: Corvus Energy joins hydrogen project

Corvus Energy will supply the battery energy storage system component of a hydrogen fuel cell rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) crane that will be the first RTG crane powered by both a fuel cell and a battery energy storage system in the Americas.
Varamar opens new branch in Istanbul, Turkey

Carrier of breakbulk, dry-bulk, oversized and containerized cargo, Varamar has announced it has opened a branch in İstanbul, Türkiye in response to growing customer demand.
Draught record broken at Deurganck Dock, Port of Antwerp-Bruges

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding with respect to a strategic partnership regarding Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA).
RightShip launches updated GHG 2.0 Rating

RightShip, the leading provider of maritime data and transparency, has announced the launch of its enhanced GHG 2.0 Rating – the latest version of its industry leading maritime decarbonisation product.
City of Hamburg and MSC establish long-term strategic partnership
The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding with respect to a strategic partnership regarding Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA).
Logistics Business: CMA CGM and Maersk pledge shipping decarbonisation

A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (Maersk) and CMA CGM have decided to join forces on several areas relating to decarbonisation, in full compliance with all laws and regulations.
ForkLiftAction News: Hydrogen reachstacker shipped to Spain

Port of Valencia representatives with the H2Ports hydrogen reachstacker, Hyster is shipping a hydrogen fuel cell reachstacker to the Port of Valencia…