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Shodesh Shipping manages breakbulk vessel for nuclear project 

Shodesh Shipping, Project Cargo Network members from Bangladesh recently coordinated another shipment for the development of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.  Shodesh Shipping has been the freight forwarding and logistics agent since the beginning of the nuclear plant’s construction.   In March and April 2023, the company handled another shipment of cargo using the breakbulk […]

Mammoet offer zero-emission options

Mammoet has announced they are now offering a zero emission option for SPMT transport which will be compatible with any trailer in its fleet.

Spliethoff launches Con-Ro liner service

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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.

Blue Water expands into Papua New Guinea

Blue Water has announced its expansion into Papua New Guinea (PNG). This demonstrates its commitment to supporting customers and the growth and development in the region.

Finnlines nominated as logistics company of the year

The Turku Chamber of Commerce and the Southwest Finland district of Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics, LOGY, award every other year a recognition to the logistics company of the year. In 2023 Finnlines was elected as winner.

MSC’s new shipping service added to Jeddah Islamic Port 

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced that the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has added a new shipping service, ‘Dragon’, to Jeddah Islamic Port to serve commercial traffic and enhance maritime connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the world.

Nokia and Claro launch 4.9G network at Colombia terminal

Nokia and Claro Colombia have announced the deployment of an industrial-grade private 4.9G wireless network and edge computing solution at Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía in Cartagena, Colombia. The solution uses Nokia’s Digital Automation Cloud (DAC), including the Nokia MX Industrial Edge, designed to meet the mission-critical wireless connectivity and on-premises OT data processing needs of […]

Stena Line acquires ferry and RoRo port operations in Latvia

Stena Line, one of Europe’s leading ferry companies, has acquired ferry and RoRo port operations in Ventspils, Latvia. The acquisition in Latvia is the latest among several moves to support Stena Line’s long-term expansion in the growing Baltic Sea region. Stena Line has operated the route between Ventspils and Nynäshamn, Sweden, since 2012. This announcement […]

Liebherr and Lero develop smart shipping container cranes

Irish Minister for Education, Norma Foley, has launched a four-year research partnership between Liebherr Container Cranes, Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software and Munster Technological University. The project will develop and expand Liebherr’s existing systems for ‘smart cranes’ which help to safely and efficiently move millions of shipping containers around the world […]

SEDNA and OrbitMI announce integration of digital platforms  

SEDNA, the all-in-one solution used to mitigate the challenges of traditional email platforms and transform business processes, and OrbitMI, a global provider of maritime software and data products to accelerate digital transformation in maritime, have announced the integration of their two digital platforms.    The integration will help centralise vessel data by providing a seamless flow of […]

Meet Alexandra, Marketing Executive

What does sustainability mean to you and how important is it? Climate change and sustainability are interlinked and tackling one, requires addressing the other. Therefore to me, the most important aspects of sustainability involve finding a way to balance environmental, economic, social and cultural needs to ensure the long-term well-being of people and the planet. […]

Mammoet builds world’s largest electric crane

The first parts of Mammoet’s new 6,000-tonne ring crane, SK6000, will soon be delivered to Mammoet’s engineering nerve centre in the Netherlands. In the months ahead, fabrication and production will continue as it is being readied for its very first project, with delivery scheduled in 2024.   It will become the world’s highest capacity land-based crane, […]

New RoRo ferry to boost maritime tourism in Visayas 

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has announced the new Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferry service of a shipping firm to boost maritime tourism and provide more access to shipping services between the provinces of Cebu and Bohol, Philippines as well as nearby areas.  Lite Shipping Corporation unveiled MV Lite Ferry Seven during an event in Tagbilaran City, […]

Grimaldi launches new G5 vessel

Having already launched its first G5 class ro-ro multipurpose unit, Great Antwerp, the Grimaldi Group celebrates the launch of a sister ship, Great Lagos. A ceremony was held at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea.   The second G5-class unit is named after the city of Lagos in Nigeria. Its port has been served […]

PSA Breakbulk launches PCE in Port of Antwerp

PSA Breakbulk has officially launched the Port of Antwerp’s first Project Cargo Ecosystem (PCE), a single-window breaker cargo terminal located behind locks on the south side of Churchill Dock.   The new PCE will offer value-added infrastructure, equipment and services for industrial partners to load and unload, store, pack, consolidate and build their high-end project cargo within a dedicated location.  With […]

Meet Ream, Marketing Manager

What does sustainability mean to you and how important is it? To me, sustainability means having the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is about balancing economic, social and environmental considerations in a way that promotes long term wellbeing for […]

Port of Antwerp-Bruges introduces new truck parking

Port of Antwerp-Bruges has introduced the new Ketenis truck parking. The free parking facility has 280 parking spaces and will open from 31 March at 1pm. The parking facility will also host fast chargers for electric trucks.  Alongside truck parking Goordijk (210 spaces) on the right bank of the Scheldt, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is also […]

SEDNA: THE FORWARD-THINKING COMPANY SIMPLIFYING COMPLEX COMMUNICATION PROCESSES

Words by Cyann Fielding Emails. While a fundamental part of business communication, the sheer number we receive every day can be daunting. Time spent trawling through each email, only to realise just 5% is relevant, can be a significant chunk that could be spent on more valuable business tasks and truly demotivating. SEDNA is revolutionising […]

Chevron and Sembcorp Marine announce lower carbon LNG fleet modification project

Chevron, through its subsidiary Chevron Shipping Company LLC, has announced an agreement with Sembcorp Marine Repairs & Upgrades, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Marine, to reduce the carbon intensity of their LNG fleet operations.  Under the agreement, with Sembcorp Marine’s support, Chevron will install new technologies aboard Chevron vessels to support their energy transition […]

Swire Projects completes first voyage to Western Australia

Swire Projects has completed its first voyage to Western Australia carrying 88 Ore Cars (wagons) for one of the world-leading resources companies, BHP. Swire Projects utilised its 19,000-deadwight heavy lift multipurpose vessel, Johnnie Bryan, with a lifting capacity of up to 480 mts, to carry the cargo departing from Dalian, China and arriving in Port […]