Port of Los Angeles Nets Record $58 Million for Harbor Maintenance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the Port of Los Angeles will receive an estimated million in federal funding this year for maintaining its harbor channels and repairing its wharves. The record...

Cargo Growth Continues at the Port of Long Beach in April

Trade activity at the Port of Long Beach surged in April, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year cargo growth at the nation’s second-busiest seaport. Dockworkers and terminal operators handled 750,424 twenty-foot equivalent...

Hapag-Lloyd with A Good Start to 2024 in The First Quarter of The Year

Demand and rates stabilized in the first quarter Earnings forecast for 2024 refined A clear focus on costs and implementing Strategy 2030Hapag-Lloyd concluded the first quarter of 2024 with a Group EBITDA of...

Lessons Learned: Inhalation Of Nitrogen Gas Led To Tragic Incident

The tragic incident involving an oil/chemical tanker underscores the deadly consequences of neglecting safety procedures related to gas-freeing operations. Failure to adhere to established protocols resulted in the inhalation of nitrogen gas, leading...

Wärtsilä Propellers Propel First Ro-Pax Vessel To DNV Silent(E) Notation

Wärtsilä, in collaboration with Stena, achieves a milestone as their Ro-Pax vessel, Ala’suinu, becomes the first to meet DNV Silent(E) notation. Designed to minimize underwater radiated noise, the vessel marks a significant advancement...

CLARION Project Enhances European Ports’ Resilience

CLARION, funded by Horizon Europe, aims to bolster European ports' resilience against climate-related challenges, with a budget of €7 million. Partnering with top ports like Rotterdam, Antwerp/Bruges, and Hamburg, CLARION focuses on smart...

Weakened Economy And Supply Chain Issues Impact HHLA’s Q1 2024 Results

HHLA’s Q1 2024 results were adversely affected by a challenging market environment and supply chain disruptions, resulting in a slight decrease in revenue. Container throughput increased by 3.3%, while container transport dropped by...

Digital Port Call Reduces CO2 Emissions By 6000 Tons

The Port of Gothenburg has launched the Digital Port Call platform, significantly reducing CO2 emissions by 6000 tons annually. This new system optimizes vessel arrival processes, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. By improving predictability...

Maris Fiducia’s Hydrogen-Powered Bulk Shipping Venture

Maris Fiducia Norway has partnered with HAV Hydrogen, Norwegian Hydrogen, and Ankerbeer to develop hydrogen-powered dry-bulk vessels. The vessels, designed by Ankerbeer, will operate under a zero-emission time charter agreement with Schulte &...

BUNKER FUEL ADULTERATION

Inspite of tighter controls on specifications, inspite of multiple other activities to prevent adulteration of bunker fuels, it looks like the excess profit that adulteration provides is too much temptation for many suppliers. Even in...