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Pathfindr develops smart device for IBC monitoring

Pathfindr has developed a new device for IBC monitoring, the Pathfindr Smart IBC. It has been designed to help companies keep track of their global and local IBC shipments.

Port of London Authority partners with RightShip to support maritime decarbonisation

RightShip, a leading ESG-focused digital maritime platform, has announced a partnership with the Port of London Authority (PLA) in the UK, in its efforts to support the transition to net zero on the Thames.

ONE Innovation arrives in Rotterdam

On Tuesday July 11, ONE Innovation arrived at RWG in the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

RightShip appoint two new non-executive directors

Provider of maritime data and transparency, RightShip has announced the appointment of Ruma Balasubramanian and Jesper Lok as two non-executive directors to its board.

P&O Ferries commits to North Sea charter routes

Technology group Wärtsilä has provided a broad scope of solutions for MSC Euribia which completed its net-zero GHG emission maiden voyage on June 8 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Wärtsilä provide solutions to MSC Euribia

Technology group Wärtsilä has provided a broad scope of solutions for MSC Euribia which completed its net-zero GHG emission maiden voyage on June 8 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Updates from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges: What’s happening at Europe’s largest breakbulk hub?

Manager of multipurpose vessels, Spliethoff has announced that it is starting a monthly Con-Ro liner service from Belgium and the UK to the US East Coast from June 1, 2023.

AAL Shipping completes multiple crane shipments

AAL Shipping (AAL) has transported heavy lift cranes and related components for port and terminal development projects worldwide.

Elisabeth Cosmatos appointed president of The Heavy Lift Group

Managing Director of Cosmatos Group, Elisabeth Cosmatos, has been elected president of international association for specialised heavy transport companies, The Heavy Lift Group (THLG).

Maersk orders six methanol powered vessels

Maersk has made an order of six mid-sized container vessels which all will have dual-fuel engines able to operate on green1 methanol…

UK confirms £12 million for zero emission technologies

Zero emission ferries and vessels are closer to being a reality, as the UK’s maritime minister Robert Courts confirmed £12 million (€14 million) funding to accelerate the research and development of zero emission maritime technologies. Read more…

CSSC and DNV to create Shanghai ship innovation centre

Classification society, DNV and shipbuilding group, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), have established a Future Ship Joint Innovation Centre in Shanghai.

Kongsberg Maritime partners with CLEVR for digital transformation

Kongsberg Maritime, a maritime technology leader, has partnered with CLEVR, a leading provider of low code and PLM software solutions. The aim is to accelerate Kongsberg Maritime’s internal digital transformation journey.

HIP invests $8 million in new ro-ro yard

Hambantota International Port (HIP), Sri Lanka, has made an $8 million (€7.3 million) investment to build another 68,000 m² of parking space. The additional 5,000 slots will accommodate the rising number of transhipment vehicles to the port.

Sarens PNG established in joint venture with Trans Wonderland

Sarens and Trans Wonderland (TWL) have established a joint venture – Sarens PNG – which will provide heavy lifting, transport engineering, crane rental and integrated logistics in Papua New Guinea.

Colonial Terminals and Norfolk Southern develop breakbulk facility

Colonial Terminals has acquired 16.7 acres of land along the Savannah River, Georgia, USA, adjacent to an existing Colonial Terminal riverfront facility and a Norfolk Southern rail facility. The transaction will allow Colonial Terminals to develop breakbulk infrastructure along the Savannah River.