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  • EU funds preparation for LNG bunkering facility at Swinoujscie

    28 January 2015

    The EU’s TEN-T Programme will co-fund with over €2 million the development of the sea ports of Trelleborg (Sweden) and Świnoujście (Poland), to increase their competitiveness and sustainability, as well as improve the maritime link between both countries.

  • Amsterdam Port Region Marks Record Year

    9 January 2015
    Business & Finance

    The Dutch seaports in the North Sea Canal Area, which include the ports of Amsterdam, IJmuiden, Beverwijk and Zaanstad, realised record transhipment of more than 97.4 million tonnes in 2014 according to the provisional figures. This represents an increase of 1.7% compared to 2013 when transhipment stood at more than 95.8 million tonnes. Total transhipment […]

  • North Korea-Flagged Tanker Busted Violating UN Sanctions

    8 April 2019
    Rules & Regulation

    The North Korean tanker is believed to have been involved in a ship-to-ship fuel transfer.

  • Dutch TenneT Releases Report of Growing Revenue

    31 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    In the first six months of 2012 TenneT realised a steady growth (underlying) of revenue and profit in both the Netherlands and Germany. Underlying revenue amounted to EUR 842 million (EUR 816 million reported revenue), with underlying growth both in the Netherlands (23%) and in Germany (28%). Underlying operating profit for this period was EUR […]

  • OceanWings reels in DNV approval for wind propulsion solution

    17 September 2025
    Business Developments & Projects, Certification & Classification, Regulation & Policy

    France-based designer and manufacturer OceanWings has secured a type approval design certificate (TADC) for its automated windsail propulsion system from the Norwegian classification society DNV. As disclosed, the TADC has validated that the design of the rigid OceanWings system, which is said to have been engineered to support shipping’s shift toward cleaner energy, is in […]

  • DONG Energy to Take Care of Borssele 1&2 from Vlissingen

    18 August 2017
    Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    DONG Energy has decided to set up an operation and maintenance base for its 752MW Borssele 1&2 project at the Vlissingen harbour. 

  • Florida’s Port of Pensacola joins Green Marine

    8 December 2020
    Environment, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics

    The US Port of Pensacola on the Gulf of Mexico has become the newest Green Marine participant and the third Florida port authority to become part of the largest voluntary environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry.

  • USA: Massie Backs Up Harbors Maintenance Projects

    30 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    The House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop and maintain the nation’s waterways. With 276 miles along the Ohio river, Kentucky’s 4th district is vitally important to the nation’s waterborne transportation infrastructure. Congressman Thomas Massie, the only Kentuckian on the […]

  • North European Ports to Make Cruise Industry Greener

    21 December 2016
    Business & Finance

    Ten North European ports have joined forced to find solutions to make the growing cruise industry greener through a three-year project. The project, which will focus on finding a practical and commercial way to supply cruise ships with green energy, was launched as the cruise ship market is predicted to grow 3.3 percent by 2030, according to […]

  • Port of Argentia forms JV with Torrent Capital targetting infrastructure investments

    23 September 2022
    Business & Finance, Green Marine, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics

    Newfoundland-based Port of Argentia and Torrent Capital have set up a joint venture company, Argentia Capital Inc, which will focus on the construction of port infrastructure, and investments in upcoming renewables and oil and gas projects. The establishment of the joint venture comes ahead of a host of new investments expected in the next five […]

  • Petrobras CEO Invites Japanese Businessmen to Invest in Brazil

    8 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Petrobras’ CEO, José Sergio Gabrielli de Azevedo, gave a presentation this Monday (Nov 7) at the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ), Tokyo, regarding the company’s huge demand for equipment, logistic and infrastructure in its 2011-2015 Business Plan. In his address, Mr. Gabrielli highlighted Petrobras’ planned investments (US$224.7 billion), the planned increase in production […]

  • Gulf Maritime in Sharjah Forecasts Better Opportunities for Sector (UAE)

    5 December 2013
    Business & Finance

    The regional maritime sector is poised for exceptional growth, given the rise in demand for oil & gas and massive increase in trade activities and infrastructure projects expected in the run up to key international events in the region, according to maritime executives who attended the just-concluded Gulf Maritime trade exhibition at Expo Centre Sharjah. […]

  • USA: Port of Oakland Appoints New Executive Director

    24 May 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of maritime shipping industry veteran Chris Lytle as the new Executive Director of the Port of Oakland. This announcement comes after a four-month global search to find a world-class, transformative business leader who could quickly address the Port’s opportunities and challenges. “The Port Commission set […]

  • NYK Stolt Tankers opts for two additional chemical tankers at Chinese shipyard

    2 October 2025
    Business Developments & Projects, Infrastructure, Vessels

    NYK Stolt Tankers (NST), a joint venture between shipping companies NYK Line and Stolt Tankers, has decided to order two additional parcel chemical tankers at Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard in China.

  • UAE: Abu Dhabi to Host World Ports and Trade Summit 2012

    30 January 2012

    With ports and sea freight in the Middle East expanding and regional shipping lines facing unprecedented challenges, leaders in international business and government will meet at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from April 2 to 4 for the World Ports and Trade Summit 2012. Over 4,000 delegates representing port authorities, shipping lines, cargo […]

  • Port of Seattle looks into clean hydrogen as fuel

    9 November 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics, Research & Development

    Utility company Seattle City Light will lead two studies exploring the potential of shifting from fossil fuel to clean hydrogen at the Port of Seattle.

  • Massachusetts test site welcomes first tidal turbine

    23 August 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Equipment, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Research & Development, Technology

    The first tidal turbine has been installed for trials at the Bourne Tidal Test Site (BTTS), located in Cape Cod Canal in Massachusetts.

  • TNPA selects operator for LNG terminal in South Africa

    11 January 2024
    Business Developments & Projects, Operations & Maintenance, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders, Research & Development

    Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed the Vopak Terminal Durban & Transnet Pipelines (TPL) Consortium Venture as the preferred bidder to develop and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the Port of Richards Bay in South Africa. Specifically, following a procurement process through a ‘Request for Proposals,’ TNPA appointed the consortium venture […]

  • North Korea launches 1st cargo ship in 5 years

    28 December 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business Developments & Projects, Infrastructure, Regulation & Policy, Vessels

    North Korea has launched Jang Su San, a 12,000 dwt cargo vessel which is the first known merchant vessel launched by the country in five years.

  • North Sea operator steps up oil project’s game with boost in production and reserves

    7 October 2025
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production

    Norwegian upstream oil and gas player Vår Energi has ramped up its production and reserves from a field in the North Sea by bringing online a new low-pressure project off the coast of Norway.

  • CPPI: World’s most efficient container ports are based in Asia

    6 May 2021
    Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics

    As showcased by the new global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), Asian ports are winning spots among the first top 50, scoring high on key port performance metrics.

  • Port of Long Beach celebrates 20 years of environmental excellence

    15 July 2025
    Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics

    The US Port of Long Beach (POLB) has managed to significantly drive down emissions from port-related sources since launching its sustainability programs two decades ago.

  • President’s FY2018 Budget: Port-Related Funding Declines

    24 May 2017
    Business & Finance

    In reviewing the details announced yesterday in President Trump’s fiscal 2018 budget request, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said that they see declines for most federally funded, port-related programs. “However, AAPA is encouraged by the Administration’s recently announced major infrastructure initiative to support $1 trillion in infrastructure over 10 years, of which $200 […]

  • Drewry: Ordering Spree in Boxship Sector Unlikely

    27 October 2017
    Business & Finance

    On the heels of the two orders by containership majors CMA CGM and MSC for 22,000 TEU ships, the market fears there is a risk other carriers might follow suit further distorting demand-supply balance, which is already suffering from tonnage oversupply. To remind, Mediterranean Shipping Company has opted for Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) to […]

  • DP World Strengthens European Presence with Swissterminal Stake Purchase

    21 January 2020
    Business & Finance

    DP World will take a 44 percent stake in Swissterminal Holding AG.