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TradeLens welcomes CMA CGM, MSC as foundation carriers
French shipping major CMA CGM and its Swiss counterpart Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) revealed they are now integrated onto TradeLens, a blockchain-enabled digital shipping platform.
Svitzer expands footprint in Germany
Towage operator Svitzer Europe revealed plans to start operations in Seaport Emden — Germany’s third-largest North Sea port — from 1 January 2021.
Keel laid for Stena Line’s final two E-Flexers
The has been laid for two E-Flexer ferries being built in China for Swedish ferry company Stena Line and its sister company Stena RoRo.
Hapag-Lloyd raises 2020 forecast amid strong market
German liner company Hapag-Lloyd said the performance of the container shipping market in the third quarter of 2020 was much better than expected pushing up earnings. Based on the preliminary findings, Hapag-Lloyd’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the third quarter 2020 significantly i
Ports remain devoted to sustainability investments despite COVID-19
The coronavirus crisis has not hindered ports’ investments in environmental sustainability, a new survey found.
Rotterdam rolls out ambitious strategy for shore power use
The Dutch Port of Rotterdam and the Municipality of Rotterdam are working together on the joint rollout of shore-based power for sea-going vessels in Rotterdam.
Scorpio sells two more bulkers amid switch to offshore wind
Bulker owner and operator Scorpio Bulkers is pushing forward with the disposal of vessels as part of its strategy to secure a foothold in the offshore wind market. In its latest move, Scorpio inked agreements with an unaffiliated third party to sell SBI Phoenix and SBI Samson, two Ultramax bulk carr
Norden offloads MR2 tanker acquired last year
Danish shipping company Dampskibsselskabet Norden A/S has wrapped up the sale of product tanker Nord Andes.
Nixon: We are ready to self tax as an industry, but within a uniform standard
Introduction of a carbon levy in the shipping industry must be done in a uniform, transparent and fair manner, Jeremy Nixon, CEO of Ocean Network Express (ONE) believes, reaffirming the industry’s pushback against a regional approach. A carbon levy on bunker fuels is being proposed as a way of colle
Isle of Man Ship Registry to flag new hybrid ferry
A new diesel-electric hybrid ferry being built for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company will be flagged with the Isle of Man Ship Registry, the Douglas-based registry said.
KNOT’s shuttle tankers to feature battery technology
Two new shuttle tankers being built for Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) at South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering will be fitted with battery technology to gain fuel efficiency and cut emissions. Namely, DSME has inked a deal with ABB Marine & Ports to deliver the powe
CMA CGM’s LNG-powered giant sets world record
The 23,000 TEU CMA CGM Jacques Saade, the world’s largest LNG-powered containership, has set a world record for the number of full containers loaded on a single vessel.
New CEO takes the reins at Ulstein
Cathrine Kristiseter Marti has been appointed as the new CEO of Ulstein Group, replacing Gunvor Ulstein who has decided to step down from her operational role after 22 years. Cathrine Marti comes from the position as CFO, a role she has had for the past six years. Gunvor will remain Chair of the Boa
WEM orders CTV couple from Strategic Marine
The UK-based WEM Marine has ordered two new crew transfer vessels (CTVs) from Singapore’s shipbuilder Strategic Marine. The 27m CTVs will be powered by two Caterpillar C32 engines driving fixed pitch propellers and will be able to accommodate 24 technicians and three crew members. The vessels will b