Green Marine
ICS urges WTO to prioritise maritime transport in multilateral trade talks
Ahead of the upcoming World Trade Organisation (WTO) meetings, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has called for maritime transport to be prioritised in multilateral trade negotiations.
Høglund to supply automation, hybrid-electric systems for asphalt carrier duo
Norwegian integrated automation and energy specialist Høglund has been commissioned to supply integrated hybrid, automation, and digital solutions to two asphalt carriers to be built at Wuhu Shipyard in China.
ESA approves Norwegian aid for zero-emission hydrogen ships
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has approved NOK 219 million ($24.18 million) in Norwegian state aid for the purchase of two zero-emission hydrogen vessels being developed under the Topeka Nattruten project.
BP loads 1000th tanker of crude oil at Black Sea terminal
The BP-operated Western Route Export Pipeline has loaded the 1000th tanker at the Supsa terminal on the Black Sea.
ESPO: No AFIR without FuelEU Maritime
The European Commission recently presented a proposal on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) to ensure timely deployment of zero-emission infrastructure for all transport modes.
Cyprus launches tender to reinstate ferry link with Greece
The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has issued a tender process to re-establish a maritime passenger link between Cyprus and Greece.
AIE and Höegh LNG sign charter deal for Port Kembla FSRU
Australian Industrial Energy (AIE) has signed a long-term charter deal with energy infrastructure provider Höegh LNG to supply the first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for the Port Kembla terminal.
Shipping’s decarbonization – Words without actions in COP26 aftermath
Despite encouraging steps taken to decarbonize the international shipping sector at COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, governments failed to translate words into actions during climate talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) last week.
MAN ES: Methanol to become available for shipowners from 2024
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has revealed its plans to work on upgrading its four-stroke engines to run on green future fuels, including methanol and ammonia.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen elects new CEO
Oslo-headquartered shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has named Lasse Kristoffersen as the new chief executive officer (CEO).
Stolt Tankers appoints new managing director
Norwegian tanker operator Stolt Tankers has appointed a new managing director of Stolt Tankers Shipowning (STSO).
Polish owners order 3+1 hybrid dual-fuel ferries at Remontowa
Polish ferry company Polskie Promy, part of Polska Żegluga Morska (PŻM), has ordered 3+1 hybrid dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off (RoPax) ferries from compatriot shipbuilder Remontowa Group.
AD Ports-Turkish wealth fund alliance targets logistics projects
Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Turkey’s sovereign wealth fund Türkiye Varlık Fonu (TVF) to collaborate on major investment projects within Turkey.
Wärtsilä, CCS, Tianjin Port team up on intelligent vessel standards, next-gen tug tech
Wärtsilä Voyage, part of Finnish technology company Wärtsilä, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Classification Society (CCS) and Tianjin Port to advance China’s intelligent vessel technology and deploy next-generation tugboat technology at one of the busiest ports in the