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Kalmar automates TGN
Kalmar has received an order for Kalmar SmartPort process automation solutions from Terminal Graneles del Norte S.A. (TGN) for its greenfield terminal being built in

UHL orders two additional F900 newbuildings
This commitment goes hand in hand with UHL’s newly developed long-term ESG strategy: “One of our goals is to reduce emissions from our own

UAL and BOCS form joint venture
Multipurpose specialists Bremen Overseas Chartering and Shipping (BOCS) and Universal Africa Lines (UAL) have established a joint venture – UAL BOCS Shipping Line (UBSL). The joint

HAV Group gets go-ahead for hydrogen-based energy system for ships
Norwegian HAV Group ASA has received preliminary approval for a hydrogen-based energy system for ships developed within the FreeCO2ast project, making a step forward in

R3 ro-ro prepares for launch
The sistership of Celtic will come into service in October 2022. The R3 ro-ro ship has a deadweight of 4,650 tonnes, an overall length of

Port of Antwerp-Bruges: merger of the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge creates Europe’s largest export port
Unified port takes lead in transition to sustainable future The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge will from now on continue their growth trajectory under one

First vessel of the season arrives at Port of Duluth-Superior
The first oceangoing vessel of the 2022 maritime shipping season arrived Wednesday in the Port of Duluth-Superior. Resko, a 624-foot bulk carrier from the Polsteam fleet,

Tadano plans to launch world’s first electric rough terrain crane
Tadano has announced its plans to commercialize the world’s first electric rough terrain crane. Currently in development, the crane will be able to drive to

Interview: The Future of Breakbulk
Last year the Port of Rotterdam saw an increase in volume of 15%, reaching a new record of 6.9 million tonnes of breakbulk throughput and

Wallenius Wilhelmsen RoRo fleet helps Deugro stay on schedule
German freight forwarding and project logistics company deugro harnessed the sailing frequency of Wallenius Wilhelmsen RoRo fleet to ensure timely delivery of rail car shells

Dubai Shipping Circle (DSC) returns to live mode with greater zeal
After a hiatus of two years, marred by COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing mandates in a stop-and-start fashion, the Dubai Shipping Circle (DSC) has finally

Port of Liverpool goes from strength to strength as it celebrates several new record-breaking milestones
Port of Liverpool handles 52,000 containers in record-breaking month Liverpool2 terminal deploys five of its eight cranes simultaneously for first time ever Single vessel

Oldendorff Carriers and Yara Marine sign agreement for scrubber installation
Oldendorff Carriers has deepened its ongoing relationship with Yara Marine Technologies by agreeing the installation of U-type scrubbers on two newbuild capesize vessels. Torsten Barenthin,

Fuelling the Future
The maritime industry is responsible for the transportation of more than 80% of traded goods worldwide. That being the case, its contribution to man-made carbon

Nominations are Open for AntwerpXL’s 40 Under 40
AntwerpXL is looking for its next group of forty rising stars under the age of 40 from across the breakbulk and heavy lift industry. Those

At full speed to Port of Zeebrugge
On Friday 04 March, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen terminal in Zeebrugge welcomed a first trial of a RORO pontoon barge from Antwerp with Liebherr products onboard.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen completes full acquisition of ALS
RoRo shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen has fully acquired ALS, the European non-asset specialist logistics provider offering solutions for oversized, abnormal, exceptional and heavy lift cargo

Mammoet supports Noatum with US reactor moves
Mammoet moved seven reactors from the port of Houston to an ethylene to alkylate plant located in Pasadena, Texas, on behalf of Noatum Project Cargo. HLPFI reported that

Heerema bags offshore substation contract for dogger bank wind farm
Heerema has won an offshore substation contract for the world’s biggest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Owners SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Eni

Woodside launches CCU collaboration
Leading Australian energy producer, Woodside, and US-based technology developers, ReCarbon and LanzaTech, have launched a collaborative studies programme aimed at converting carbon emissions into useful

Kalmar automates TGN
Kalmar has received an order for Kalmar SmartPort process automation solutions from Terminal Graneles del Norte S.A. (TGN) for its greenfield terminal being built in

UHL orders two additional F900 newbuildings
This commitment goes hand in hand with UHL’s newly developed long-term ESG strategy: “One of our goals is to reduce emissions from our own

UAL and BOCS form joint venture
Multipurpose specialists Bremen Overseas Chartering and Shipping (BOCS) and Universal Africa Lines (UAL) have established a joint venture – UAL BOCS Shipping Line (UBSL). The joint

HAV Group gets go-ahead for hydrogen-based energy system for ships
Norwegian HAV Group ASA has received preliminary approval for a hydrogen-based energy system for ships developed within the FreeCO2ast project, making a step forward in

R3 ro-ro prepares for launch
The sistership of Celtic will come into service in October 2022. The R3 ro-ro ship has a deadweight of 4,650 tonnes, an overall length of

Port of Antwerp-Bruges: merger of the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge creates Europe’s largest export port
Unified port takes lead in transition to sustainable future The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge will from now on continue their growth trajectory under one

First vessel of the season arrives at Port of Duluth-Superior
The first oceangoing vessel of the 2022 maritime shipping season arrived Wednesday in the Port of Duluth-Superior. Resko, a 624-foot bulk carrier from the Polsteam fleet,

Tadano plans to launch world’s first electric rough terrain crane
Tadano has announced its plans to commercialize the world’s first electric rough terrain crane. Currently in development, the crane will be able to drive to

Interview: The Future of Breakbulk
Last year the Port of Rotterdam saw an increase in volume of 15%, reaching a new record of 6.9 million tonnes of breakbulk throughput and

Wallenius Wilhelmsen RoRo fleet helps Deugro stay on schedule
German freight forwarding and project logistics company deugro harnessed the sailing frequency of Wallenius Wilhelmsen RoRo fleet to ensure timely delivery of rail car shells

Dubai Shipping Circle (DSC) returns to live mode with greater zeal
After a hiatus of two years, marred by COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing mandates in a stop-and-start fashion, the Dubai Shipping Circle (DSC) has finally

Port of Liverpool goes from strength to strength as it celebrates several new record-breaking milestones
Port of Liverpool handles 52,000 containers in record-breaking month Liverpool2 terminal deploys five of its eight cranes simultaneously for first time ever Single vessel

Oldendorff Carriers and Yara Marine sign agreement for scrubber installation
Oldendorff Carriers has deepened its ongoing relationship with Yara Marine Technologies by agreeing the installation of U-type scrubbers on two newbuild capesize vessels. Torsten Barenthin,

Fuelling the Future
The maritime industry is responsible for the transportation of more than 80% of traded goods worldwide. That being the case, its contribution to man-made carbon

Nominations are Open for AntwerpXL’s 40 Under 40
AntwerpXL is looking for its next group of forty rising stars under the age of 40 from across the breakbulk and heavy lift industry. Those

At full speed to Port of Zeebrugge
On Friday 04 March, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen terminal in Zeebrugge welcomed a first trial of a RORO pontoon barge from Antwerp with Liebherr products onboard.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen completes full acquisition of ALS
RoRo shipping specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen has fully acquired ALS, the European non-asset specialist logistics provider offering solutions for oversized, abnormal, exceptional and heavy lift cargo

Mammoet supports Noatum with US reactor moves
Mammoet moved seven reactors from the port of Houston to an ethylene to alkylate plant located in Pasadena, Texas, on behalf of Noatum Project Cargo. HLPFI reported that

Heerema bags offshore substation contract for dogger bank wind farm
Heerema has won an offshore substation contract for the world’s biggest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Owners SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Eni

Woodside launches CCU collaboration
Leading Australian energy producer, Woodside, and US-based technology developers, ReCarbon and LanzaTech, have launched a collaborative studies programme aimed at converting carbon emissions into useful