Green Marine
Pioneer Marine puts entire bulker fleet up for sale
Greece-based dry bulk shipowner Pioneer Marine has announced that it will sell the remaining handysize bulk carriers after which the entire company will be dissolved.
Wan Hai Lines orders 12 boxships
Taiwanese container shipping company Wan Hai Lines has confirmed an order of twelve 3,055 TEU container vessels to be built by Nihon Shipyard, a joint venture between Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) and Imabari Shipbuilding.
Wisdom Marine inks deal for Kamsarmax trio worth $102M
Taiwanese dry bulker owner Wisdom Marine has placed an order for three 82,400 dwt bulk carriers at China’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding.
Hartmann Reederei orders three gas carriers in China
German shipping company Hartmann Reederei has ordered three liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers in China.
U.S. 1st 3D commercial ship under construction
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Robert Allan (RAL), Signet Maritime Corporation and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) have developed a commercial vessel using an end-to-end 3D design process.
MUA, Hutchison Ports reach deal after 3-year dispute
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has reached a workplace agreement with Hutchison Ports after one of the “heardest ever seen” negotiations in the maritime industry.
Hapag-Lloyd, ONE wrap up integration with TradeLens
Germany-based company Hapag-Lloyd and Japan’s Ocean Network Express (ONE) have completed the integration with TradeLens, a blockchain-enabled digital shipping platform.
DP World, Somaliland open Berbera container terminal
Dubai-based logistics company DP World and the Government of Somaliland have inaugurated a new container terminal at Berbera Port.
Heddle Shipyards becomes newest Green Marine member
Heddle Shipyards, a Canada-based operator of shipyards and drydocks, is the newest participant in Green Marine – the largest voluntary environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry.
In focus: Time to part ways with old habits
Old habits die hard. Hence, it may be a lot more difficult for the offshore energy industry and the maritime sector to make peace with the transition they have to undergo and renounce previous business practices. The message was echoed in this week’s protest of Greenpeace environmental activists, wh
BPA joins World Ports Sustainability Programme
The British Ports Association (BPA) has joined the World Ports Sustainability Programme (WPSP) as a partner, supporting the global drive to improve the ports industry’s further integration of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in its business and operations.
Keel laid for MSC Cruises’ eco-friendly EVO class ship
Swiss-based cruise line MSC Cruises held a traditional coin ceremony for its second seaside EVO class ship at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Eastern Pacific inks deal for up to 6 dual-fuel car carriers
Singapore-based ship management company Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed an order for the construction of up to six dual-fuel car carriers with China Merchants Jinling shipyard. The deal includes four firm 70,000 tonne-class car carriers and an option for two additional ones. The companies
South Africa ‘well placed’ to become green fuel maritime hub
South Africa holds an untapped opportunity to supply the global shipping industry with zero carbon fuels, a new report by Ricardo and Environmental Defense Fund reveals.