Baleària to operate three ferries exclusively on bio-LNG Spanish ferry operator Baleària has started operating three of its vessels only on bio-LNG (biomethane). It is now using the renewable fuel on all routes operated with the fast ferry Margarita Salas
Moran Towing acquires Bisso Towboat Moran Towing Corporation reports that it has acquired Bisso Towboat Co., Inc, as a long-term investment in the ongoing growth of New Orleans and the lower Mississippi River region. Founded in 1860,
SAAM Towage Peru welcomes Tug Charrán SAAM Towage, the largest tug operator in the Americas, has added the Charrán to its fleet at the Port of Callao, Peru's main terminal and one of the busiest on South America's west coast. The vessel is already supporting berthing and unberthing operations. "The Peruvian market is strategic for us. We are committed to growing and investing to provide the best coverage for our customers in the Paci
Port of Brisbane achieves 100/100 GRESB sustainability rating Port of Brisbane has achieved 100/100 in the globally recognized GRESB Infrastructure Assessment, a framework that evaluates and benchmarks ESG performance and sustainability best practices across infrastructure assets worldwide. This marks the sixth consecutive year PBPL has received a 5-star rating, establishing its position as a sustainability leader in the ports sector. The assessment was bas
Red Sea shipping recovery masks persistent Houthi threat Despite a modest rebound in container vessel traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait during summer 2025, shipping firms remain exposed to ongoing risks from Houthi forces, whose operational capabilities though diminished continue to shape maritime decision-making in one of the world's most critical trade corridors
Rhenus appoints Thorsten Koch as Head of Ocean Freight Europe Effective 1 October, Thorsten Koch will take on the role of Head of Ocean Freight Europe at Rhenus, supporting the company's strategic growth across the continent. Koch has over 20 years of experience in ocean freight logistics. Since joining Rhenus in 2019, he has served as Head of Product Management Ocean Germany and Regional Head of Ocean FCL Northern Europe, expanding ocean freight offerings
New customs corridor to link Khalifa Port and Fujairah Terminals Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Etihad Rail, Abu Dhabi Customs, Fujairah Customs, AD Ports Group, Fujairah Terminals, and Noatum Logistics to launch a new "Bonded Rail Corridor" connecting Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi with Fujairah Terminals. He highlighted the national railway's pivotal role in boosting economic competitiv
Hamburg port tests hydrogen straddle carrier Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG is testing the first hydrogen-powered straddle carrier at the Port of Hamburg. The vehicle is being utilized in operations at the Container Terminal Tollerort testing facility as part of the Clean Port & Logistics innovation cluster. The new straddle carrier model from manufacturer Konecranes is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and operates emission-free. Initial pr
Port of Los Angeles issues request for proposal for new terminal The Port of Los Angeles is seeking proposals from interested parties to participate in pre-development of Pier 500, a proposed new stand-alone marine container terminal along the Pier 400 Channel. The selected entity would execute a public-private pre-development agreement with the Port to scope the project's financial feasibility, procure entitlements, and handle other requirements needed before
QTKR and ONE cut port emissions with biofuel QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam (QTKR) and Ocean Network Express (Europe) (ONE) have cut 500 tonnes of CO2 in six months by using HVO100, a sustainable biofuel, in port shunting operations. HVO100, already used in heavy-duty transport, can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared with standard diesel. It also lowers particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions. The initiative shows how
ShipIT Conference 2025 showcases the future of maritime digital transformation The 11th ShipIT Conference 2025 , organized by BOUSSIAS and AMMITEC , brought together leading figures of the maritime and shipping community to explore the sector's ongoing digital transformation and future challenges. Held in Athens, the event drew strong participation from industry professionals who engaged in discussions on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, decarbonization, and innovati
GEODIS expands ambitions in aerospace and defense GEODIS is accelerating its growth in the aerospace and defense sectors, responding to rapid changes in the global environment and increasing logistics demands. The company aims to become the preferred partner for both industrial and institutional players in these strategic markets. To lead this effort, Brigadier General Arnaud Weixler (Ret.) has been appointed head of GEODIS's aerospace and defen
Wilson Sons unveils advanced training and towage facilities Wilson Sons has opened new facilities at its Training Centre and Towage Operations Centre in Santos, São Paulo, enhancing the company's operational safety and efficiency. The updated Training Centre, now at Edifício Palazzo on Avenida Ana Costa, features a state-of-the-art tugboat manoeuvre simulator. The simulator trains captains and maritime workers on safety procedures and advanced technology
Unifeeder and Portchain team up Unifeeder has partnered with Portchain to boost operational efficiency, reduce waiting times, and cut fuel consumption through the Portchain Connect platform. The system links Unifeeder directly with its terminal network, providing a shared, real-time view of schedules and enabling faster alignment on berthing windows. The collaboration follows a successful Proof of Value project across the Ameri
Jeroen Eijsink appointed CEO of HHLA Jeroen Eijsink became Chief Executive Officer of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) on 1 October 2025. On taking office, Eijsink said, "I look forward to getting to know HHLA and its staff across Europe. Together, we will focus on developing HHLA sustainably, enhancing competitiveness, and strengthening our position as a trusted partner in European logistics." Eijsink, 52, brings over 25 year
Neoline launches first transatlantic service with newly delivered sail cargo ship Neoline has launched its first regular transatlantic service with the delivery of the Neoliner Origin , a pioneering ro-ro sailing cargo ship combining wind propulsion with auxiliary diesel-electric systems. The vessel was officially delivered at the RMK Marine shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey, and will begin commercial operations on October 12, 2025. The monthly service will connect St-Nazaire with Bal
DHL opens new Europe Innovation Center DHL Group has officially opened its expanded Europe Innovation Center in Troisdorf, Germany, near its Bonn headquarters. The new 5,360-square-meter facility replaces the previous center and serves as a hub for developing and applying technologies that make supply chains smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient. It also provides a collaborative platform for customers, startups, academic insti
Nippon Express expands Digital Freight with Freightos Nippon Express (NX Group), a top-five global freight forwarder, has adopted Freightos' multimodal freight pricing and booking Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to enhance operations across its network in 57 countries. The deployment builds on Nippon Express' existing use of WebCargo by Freightos for thousands of monthly air bookings, now extending to multimodal shipments to streamline quoting
Bureau Veritas launches OptiCARBON™ Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has unveiled OptiCARBON , a predictive decision platform designed to help cruise, ferry, and RoRo fleet managers optimize energy use, fuel costs, and compliance expenses. Developed by Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore, the platform combines advanced digital vessel modeling with scenario planning tools, enabling operators to simulate operational strategies
ClassNK grants AiP for SRC Group Methanol fuel tank design ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a methanol fuel tank concept developed by SRC Group. The certification confirms the design's feasibility from regulatory and safety perspectives. As the maritime industry increasingly adopts alternative fuels, safe and efficient storage solutions are essential. SRC Group's design maximizes fuel tank capacity and eliminates the need for extra s
How China won the seas while Washington watched A decades-long policy failure has left the US maritime industry in ruins, while Beijing built the world's most powerful commercial and naval fleet
CMA CGM revises inland emergency surcharge for Mali cargo via Abidjan CMA CGM has announced a revision of its Inland Emergency Surcharge (IES) for shipments bound for Mali through the port of Abidjan, following improvements in operational constraints and congestion. Effective October 1, 2025 (loading date) and until further notice, the surcharge will be adjusted to EUR 250 per container , down from the previous level of EUR 1,650 per container. The surcharge applie
ABS opens technology center in Saudi Arabia ABS has launched a new Technology Center in Saudi Arabia focused on smart systems, robotics, AI, and advanced digital technologies for the maritime industry. The opening took place during the Saudi Maritime Logistics Congress and aligns with the Kingdom's strategy for global leadership in shipping. Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, said the center will "ensure
Konecranes Agilon optimizes TMT. Malinen operations Konecranes has delivered its Agilon warehouse automation solution to TMT. Malinen Oy, a Finnish manufacturer and distributor of vehicle components, at its Lahti facility. The system supports the company's strategy to centralize high-volume operations and enable future growth. The contract was signed in June 2025, with installation completed in September and operations starting on October 1. Agilo
Grand Pioneer upgraded with Anemoi Rotor Sails U-Ming Marine Transport has installed four Anemoi Rotor Sails on its 325,000 DWT Very Large Ore Carrier Grand Pioneer . The installation took place at COSCO Zhoushan Shipyard. U-Ming is the first Taiwanese shipowner to adopt this wind-assist technology. The Rotor Sails are 35 metres tall and 5 metres wide. Anemoi delivered them fully assembled from its Yangtze River facility. They arrived by barg
World's first hydrogen-powered bulk carriers to feature Swedish fuel cells PowerCell, a Swedish supplier of fuel cells for the marine market, has secured a contract worth just over SEK40m ($4.25m) to supply the fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers. The order includes 14 of PowerCell's Marine System 225 units, providing over 3 MW of power, with the deliveries scheduled for 2026 - 2027, ...
Finnish court drops Baltic subsea cable case against Eagle S crew A Finnish district court has dismissed charges against the captain and two officers of the Eagle S tanker, ruling that Finland has no jurisdiction to prosecute over the damage of critical subsea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea last year. The case, seen as a test of how maritime law applies to attacks or accidents involving ...
DP World partners with PayPal to speed up cross-border trade Global terminal operator DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding with global commerce platform PayPal to collaborate on a first-of-its-kind digital payments initiative designed to simplify and speed up cross-border trade. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World chairman and CEO, said: "In logistics, speed and transparency mean everything and payments linked to logistics are ...
Secondhand suezmaxes in demand Rising crude tanker earnings in recent weeks have triggered renewed momentum in the suezmax sale and purchase market, with transactions brisk-even among older tonnage-despite heightened scrutiny on the so-called dark fleet. Values for vintage ships remain unpredictable yet firm, often depending on survey timing, specifications, and overall condition. The latest deal sees Turkish owner Denizcilik
Eni sanctions second FLNG development offshore Mozambique Italian major Eni has reached the final investment decision (FID) to develop the Coral North FLNG project, deepwater offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique. The project will put into production the gas volumes from the northern part of Area 4's Coral gas reservoir, in the Rovuma basin, through an FLNG unit. The project will be ...
Mercuria moves for capes Swiss trader and charterer Mercuria is keeping up its investment spree, this time with fresh moves in the cape segment. Sources confirm to Splash that the company has acquired the Pacific South, a 176,000 dwt capesize built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng, from Sinokor for approximately $23m. The company has also been linked to a ...
Total lack of safety culture laid bare in Wakashio disaster Mauritius has finally published the long-suppressed Court of Investigation report into the 2020 grounding of the Wakashio. The findings are damning - exposing what investigators call a "total lack of safety culture on board the Wakashio," a disaster born from distraction, negligence, and systemic oversight failures. The newcastlemax veered just five nautical miles off Mauritius ...
Ventura Offshore semisub gets more work off Indonesia The Indonesian arm of Italian energy major Eni has exercised a second extension option for one of Ventura Offshore's rigs. Ventura said that Eni Indonesia exercised the second of four optional wells in Indonesia for the 2012-built semisub SSV Catarina. The exercise of this first optional well is expected to keep the rig utilised into ...
Shadow tanker accused of being Europe's drone mothership The Boracay, an 18-year-old Russian-linked tanker seized by French commandos off Brest this week, has been placed at the scene of up to nine drone incidents across northern Europe, according to a Daily Telegraph analysis of AIS tracking. The newspaper reports the vessel was within striking distance of Copenhagen, Kiel and multiple Danish airports when ...
Splash Wrap: China readies response to US port fees With 11 days to go until its introduction, the US Trade Representative's planned hike in port fees for Chinese-linked tonnage has been a near-constant in the shipping news this week. Chinese premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree over the weekend, which states that China will take necessary countermeasures against countries or regions that ...
The great LNG scam: the IMO's climate credibility is on the line Elissama Menezes and Andrew Dumbrille, directors of Equal Routes, write for Splash ahead of this month's crunch green vote at the International Maritime Organization. In the face of the upcoming International Maritime Organization. (IMO) Net-Zero Framework vote next month, we're seeing a lot of rhetoric around the so-called LNG pathway, yet little substance. Recent commentary ...
The US is playing poker on port fees. China is playing Go If you are going to take on Beijing at no limit Texas Hold'em, don't expect them to be the fish
Russia's bid to come in from the cold at IMO may be a test of US status Geopolitical divisions within the International Maritime Organization will be on show next month when the UN agency votes to exclude...
Ports should think about climate change now or face consequences Inclement weather is nothing new for most ports around the world, but it's becoming more intense and more frequent, and...
Ukrainian attacks change the balance of Russian crude and products exports Less Russian diesel is reaching the seaborne market as Ukraine intensifies its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Buyers of Russian...
Carriers bet big on West Africa as Cape route shifts trade patterns West Africa's rise in the era of ultra-large containerships is no longer speculative; it is operational. Backed by purpose-built terminals...
Admiralty Court period toll ruling underlines need for clear drafting Decision adopted exclusive rather than inclusive approach to interpreting statutory definitions, argues WFW partner
Finnish court throws out Eagle S cable-cutting case Damage caused by the tanker did not meet the threshold to apply Finnish law, as the incident occurred in international...
Macron: We will obstruct shadow fleet vessels in our waters Russian leader Vladimir Putin called the French boarding of tanker Boracay 'piracy' and said the risk of confrontation will 'seriously...
Los Angeles looks to expand with new Pier 500 terminal The terminal's capacity was not disclosed as the port is looking for pre-development proposals
Major box carriers sit on high liquidity coverage amid volatile markets Carriers with investments in ports and logistics sectors have seen less balance sheet volatility despite rollercoaster freight rates in recent...
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Savannah to fund Ocean Terminal improvements as lay berth opens The port will go ahead with the first phase of developing more container handling capability at its second-largest marine terminal, which is also providing temporary parking for big ships.
Cordero to retire at end of 2025 after eight years as Long Beach executive director Mario Cordero has frequently said that his goal as Long Beach's port director was to grow cargo volumes while promoting environmental sustainability in port operations.
Savannah to fund Ocean Terminal improvements as lay berth opens The port will go ahead with the first phase of developing more container handling capability at its second-largest marine terminal, which is also providing temporary parking for big ships.
Port of Los Angeles looks to handle future growth with new terminal project In its request for proposals to develop Pier 500, the port will specify that it seeks to contract with a member company of the Pacific Maritime Association that pledges to follow the guidelines for terminal operations on the US West Coast.
Tariffs lead to sharp decline in Indian reefer exports to US: industry sources Multiple carrier sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce say refrigerated volumes from India to the US are already down by as much as 50% from the normal pattern for seafood trade.
Post-tariff air freight market diversifies into 'US-plus one' strategy: Tiaca As production shifts to counter the impact of US tariffs, the diversification of consumer markets will create new growth opportunities for the air freight industry, observers say.
Wavelength podcast: Cargill's Jan Dieleman discusses Costamare deal The inside line on a big dry-bulk transaction and exploring the US government shutdown
Sanctions on container shipping's 'grey fleet' could hit 300 vessels What if the sanctions model applied to tankers was applied to container sector?
Russian LNG carrier laden with cargo from sanctioned plant crosses full Northern Sea Route Vessel is shown as heading for Vladivostok with an eastbound cargo
Hayfin Capital turns a profit on tanker sale to Chilean heavyweight, brokers say UK financier and owner is said to have offloaded South Korean-built ship
Chinese shipowner Jiangsu Ocean expands container newbuilding series State-owned company firms up two more large feeder units at CSSC yard
VLCC rate rally should withstand newbuilding slate of 33 tankers in 2026, brokers say Next year could be positive overall for crude tankers, despite accelerating deliveries
Tankers creeping back into Red Sea as they shrug off Houthi menace Crude and product tanker transits ticking up, ABG Sundal Collier says
Third-quarter LNG carrier newbuilding orders top those for first half of 2025 Contracts for new tonnage running almost neck and neck with those for LNG bunker vessels so far this year
CMM sells $60m bond to expand fleet with ethanol newbuilds in $1.5bn deal Dutch-Brazilian owner has ordered six PSVs for charter to Petrobras
Greenpeace protest targeting Putin and Trump broken up after blocking LNG carriers Zeebrugge terminal blockade dismantled by police
Finland court clears trio over shadow fleet cable damage Responsibility lies with flag state or home nations of seafarers, court rules
Two Georges, one vision: Greek shipbroker Allegiant hits 50 staff 'We're in love with this business': The making of the Greek ship brokers who met as students in London
'Smashed' arbitrage: Why VLGC rates are falling Brokers and analysts report weaker opportunities from the US for large gas carriers
Eni finally takes a final investment decision on Coral Norte FLNG project for Mozambique Steel has already been cut for carbon copy floating production unit
'Smashed' arbitrage: Why VLGC rates are falling Brokers and analysts report weaker arbitrage opportunities from the US for large gas carriers
'Policy of obstruction': Emmanuel Macron pushes new European crackdown on shadow fleet tankers Comments come as a tanker, stormed by French forces, is released by the authorities
World's first ammonia bunkering vessel to be managed by Bernhard Schulte Ship manager signs deal for Itochu's pioneering Japanese newbuilding
Lower executive pay and costs push up profit at fund manager Tufton Investment London arm of shipping investment group increased operating margin in 2024
Densay Shipping ups tanker bet with extra newbuildings UAE-based outfit led by Tayfun Gunerhan is gradually shaking out of vessels above the 15-year limit
Petros Panagiotidis spin-off debuts with a profit as it raises extra cash Tanker and gas carrier company Robin Energy says it has strengthened its balance sheet
Shipowner Havfram sees finance chief step down following $1bn takeover Norwegian executive leaves shipping after 17 years
'Strong momentum': DOF Group scores $60m in offshore contracts Oslo-listed offshore outfit secures more than 300 days of firm vessel utilisation
BNP Paribas promotes Bertrand Dehouck to oversee global $23bn shipping book Veteran financier will head management team unifying all transport lending across its three main geographical areas
China gains ground in Latin American container trade as US flows shift: AP Moller-Maersk China boosting exports to Latin America while US tariffs and sourcing shifts alter global trade flows
Tariff collection and cargo inspections continue as US Customs stays open during shutdown Treasury department to continue sanctions enforcement
'There is no Plan B': John Denholm says alternative to IMO carbon rules is 'chaos' ICS members have been active in working with national governments to secure framework success, says secretary general
Japan plans to double shipbuilding output after decades of decline World's third-largest shipbuilding nation is plotting a comeback
Wilhelmsen Ship Management's new boss seeks sweet spot in scale Haakon Lenz says the Norwegian ship manager is focusing on organic growth
FedEx relocates freighter aircraft to support intra-Asia trade growth FedEx is responding to a downturn in express parcel and freight demand out of China to the United States by shifting some air assets to Asia.
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