Green Marine
US House passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
On 8 December, the US House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act that will address the ongoing supply chain crisis.
New eco-efficient bunker terminal launched at Port of Duqm
Oman Oil Marketing Company has launched a new bunker terminal that will offer three grades of marine fuel at the Port of Duqm.
CMA CGM to boost logistics footprint with latest $3 billion deal
French shipping major CMA CGM Group has signed a purchase agreement to acquire most of Ingram Micro’s Commerce & Lifecycle Services activities (CLS), including the company’s technology logistics businesses in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
GTT scores DSME/Maran Gas LNG carrier tank design order
French containment specialist GTT has received an LNG tank design order from the Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for two new Maran Gas LNG carriers.
Hamburg: Container, cruise terminals to get shore power connection
The Hamburg City Council has commissioned the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) to install shore power systems at the Burchardkai, Tollerort and Eurogate container terminals as well as the Steinwerder and HafenCity cruise terminals.
Danfoss, Volvo Penta join hands to boost electrification in marine sector
Danish engineering company Danfoss and Swedish engine manufacturer Volvo Penta have signed a partnership agreement to boost electrification and drive the transformation towards sustainable power solutions within the marine industry.
World’s first hydrogen-powered ships one step closer to reality
After receiving NOK 219 million ($24.18 million) of Norwegian state aid, Topeka’s hydrogen vessels are now one step closer to reality.
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma adopt plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
The US ports of Seattle, Tacoma, and the combined container operations of The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) have adopted near-term implementation plans that will enable each port to identify, prioritize, and focus resources on actions that help achieve their collective zero-emission vision.
Fincantieri delivers Clean Canaveral LNG bunkering barge to Polaris
U.S. shipyard Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding has delivered the LNG bunkering barge Clean Canaveral to NorthStar Midstream’s unit Polaris New Energy on 3 December.
Maersk unveils design of next-gen methanol-powered boxships
Danish container shipping giant Maersk has presented the design of its next-generation large container vessels powered by carbon-neutral methanol.
Stena Drilling mulls option to buy new drillship from Samsung Heavy
Stena Drilling has revealed an agreement with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries related to an option to buy a newbuild drillship.
Eagle Bulk completes 1st biofuel-powered test voyage
US-based shipowner-operator Eagle Bulk Shipping has completed its first sustainable biofuel voyage in cooperation with GoodFuels, a Dutch biofuels pioneer for the global transport industry.
Hartmann welcomes 1st dual-fuel 5,000 cbm LPG carrier
German shipping company Hartmann Reederei has taken delivery of GasChem Homer, the first in a series of three 5,000 cbm LPG carriers being built in China.
COSCO Shipping orders LNG carrier trio for $554 million
China’s shipping company COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation Co. has ordered three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from compatriot Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Trading.