Green Marine
Konecranes to merge with Cargotec
Finnish engineering majors Konecranes and Cargotec have signed a combination agreement and a plan to combine the two companies through a merger. The proposed combination will be implemented as a statutory absorption merger whereby Konecranes will be merged into Cargotec. Upon completion of the merge
New President and CEO to take the helm at Wärtsilä
The Board of Directors of technology company Wärtsilä has appointed Håkan Agnevall as the new President and CEO for Wärtsilä Corporation. Agnevall will commence in his role no later than in April 2021. He will succeed Jaakko Eskola, who will continue as a senior advisor to the company’s Board of Dir
VDR CEO: Germany needs LNG infrastructure
German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) has welcomed investments in the country’s supply chain logistics as well as in the Brunsbüttel terminal project.
International Maritime Organization hit by cyber attack
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been hit by cyber attack that has taken out a number of its web-based services.
Heerema going carbon neutral
Dutch contractor Heerema wants to become the first carbon-neutral marine contractor in the offshore industry in line with the national and international emission-reduction targets. The plans are being revealed as the inetrnational maritime community pushes forward to meet the 50% GHG reduction targe
DHL to decarbonise all LCL ocean freight shipments
DHL Global Forwardin revealed it would be neutralizing the carbon emissions of all less-than-container load (LCL) ocean freight shipments from 1 January 2021.
Fincantieri delivers 1st ship in COVID-19 aftermath
Fincantieri hosted a delivery ceremony on Wednesday at Monfalcone shipyard for Enchanted Princess, the 100th cruise ship to be delivered by the Italian shipbuilder in the last 30 years. Princess Cruises, a Carnival brand, welcomed the ship into its fleet in a virtually streamed ceremony. “Enchanted
New law to ensure minimum wage for over 10,000 UK seafarers
Aa of 1 October 2020, seafarers in the United Kingdom will be receiving a minimum wage — pay protection equal to every other sector.
Meyer Werft: Spirit of Adventure delivered to Saga Cruises
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft has handed over Spirit of Adventure, a brand new environmentally friendly cruise ship, to British cruise company Saga Cruises.
CMA CGM says all communications safe following cyber attack
French liner major CMA CGM said that all communications to and from the group were secure following the cyber attack the firm suffered on Monday. These include emails, transmitted files, and electronic data interfaces. “Maritime and port operations are functioning as per usual. The booking functiona
Scorpio sells non-scrubber-fitted bulker as it pursues offshore wind-focused strategy
Monaco-based ship owner and operator Scorpio Bulkers is selling one of its non-scrubber-fitted bulkers, representing a first step in the company’s recently unveiled strategy focused on the offshore wind sector.
HHLA takes majority stake in Piattaforma Logistica Trieste
German terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is taking a majority stake of 50.01 percent in the multi-function terminal Piattaforma Logistica Trieste (PLT) in the Italian seaport of Trieste. The investment will be allocated contractually and organisationally to HHLA International
GALLERY: Carnival’s largest ever cruise ship starts sea trials
Carnival Cruise Line’s LNG-powered XL-class newbuild Mardi Gras headed out to sea trials on Monday morning, Finland-based shipbuilder Meyer Turku said. The ship’s operations will be tested at sea for the next 10 days, after which it will return to the shipyard for a little while longer, the shipyard
Wilhelmsen, thyssenkrupp create 3D printing JV for maritime sector
Norway’s maritime industry group Wilhelmsen and Germany’s industrial and technology businesses conglomerate thyssenkrupp are establishing a 3D printing joint venture targeting the maritime industry.