Green Marine

CMA CGM takes majority stake in Colis Privé
French shipping and logistics major CMA CGM Group has entered into a preliminary agreement to acquire a 51% stake in the Colis Privé Group, a compatriot specialist in home and relay parcel delivery.

ZIM, MSC end cooperation on North Europe – East Med trade
Israeli shipping company ZIM and Swiss container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have decided to cease their cooperation on the North Europe – East Med trade.

Fire erupts on Danish bulker at UK port
A Denmark-flagged bulk carrier suffered a cargo hold fire at the Southampton Bulk Terminal, the United Kingdom.

World’s largest cruise ship delivered in France
US-based cruise major Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of Wonder of the Seas, dubbed as the world’s largest cruise ship, after three years of construction.

ITF: Svitzer’s termination bid could deepen Australia’s supply chain woes
A decision by Mærsk’s towage subsidiary, Svitzer, to terminate a collective agreement with its entire Australian workforce could further deepen the country’s supply chain woes, according to the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF).

Woodside awards Svitzer towage contract for Western Australia LNG terminal
Svitzer, towage operator and part of Maersk, will provide services to Woodside Energy’s LNG export operations in the Port of Dampier, starting from the end of 2023.

COSCO Shipping Ports, Zeebrugge Port extend container terminal concession
Port operator COSCO Shipping Ports Limited and Belgium’s Port of Zeebrugge have agreed to extend the concession of CSP Zeebrugge Terminal by 15 years to 2055.

China, US to create world’s 1st transpacific green shipping corridor
Los Angeles and Shanghai have announced a partnership of cities, ports, shipping companies and a network of cargo owners to create a first-of-its-kind green shipping corridor on one of the world’s busiest container shipping routes.

Furetank to boost Vinga fleet with new green ship
Swedish shipping company Furetank has ordered a dual-fuel tanker from Chinese shipbuilder China Merchants Jinling Shipyard – former AVIC.

In focus: Cross-sector collaborations replacing fossil fuels with green energy
In the face of decarbonisation challenges, presenting a united front seems to be a way around for offshore energy players. During the last week of January, we have witnessed a number of cross-sector collaborations established with a single aim to eliminate carbon emissions and reach the net-zero des

Donsötank’s new hybrid electric tanker bunkered with LNG
Dutch marine fuel supplier Titan LNG has completed the LNG bunkering of MT Prospero — Donsötank’s new 22,000 dwt product and chemical tanker.

Hafnia buys 12 Scorpio tankers, closes CTI takeover
Singapore-based tanker owner and operator Hafnia has entered into a framework agreement for the purchase of 12 vessels from Monaco-based counterpart Scorpio Tanker.

HSHI orders GTT tank design for 6 LNG-fueled ships
Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) has ordered the fuel tank design of six LNG-fueled container vessels from French LNG containment specialist GTT.

Damen to build RoPax fleet for Malaysian Penang Port
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group has been contracted by Malaysia’s Penang Port to build up to five roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferries to replace the current fleet.