
Singapore-based Winning International Group has signed an agreement with China’s Hengli Group for the construction of six methanol-ready ore carriers.

The third and final 7,600 cbm LNG bunkering vessel ordered by Seaspan at CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) has been launched.

Sweden’s core ports have welcomed the revised regulation on European Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) adopted by the European Council in mid-June.

HD Hyundai Mipo has laid the keel for the first of six new 46,000 cbm midsize LPG/ammonia carriers ordered by EXMAR LPG.

Germany’s maritime solutions provider Schulte Group has established Ocean Opt, a new company that will serve as a one-stop solution for emissions management for ship managers, owners and charterers.

Bermuda-based shipowner and charterer SFL Corporation has placed an order to build five liquified natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel containerships.

The first green water service area has been completed in China and will be in operation from July, COSCO Shipping Europe, a European branch of China’s container shipping major COSCO Shipping Lines, revealed.

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) has opened the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics as well as the corresponding hydrogen refuelling station in the Port of Hamburg.

Vitol International Shipping secured three LNG bunkering vessels via a charter agreement with Avenir LNG and an order at CIMC SOE shipyard.

Italian classification society RINA has granted approval in principle (AiP) to Chinese ship design company SDARI for an eco-friendly Aframax tanker design.

UK-based technology company Artemis Technologies and compatriot ferry company Red Funnel have signed a partnership agreement to introduce Artemis electric high-speed ferry to Red Funnel’s Southampton to West Cowes route.

Swiss Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s largest container shipping company, is continuing investments in the Port of Hamburg — one of the home ports for the company.

Danish naval architect company Knud E. Hansen has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for the design of a type-C liquified CO2 tank.

German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has launched Hanseatic Global Terminals, a new brand to strengthen and expand its terminal business.