Port of Oakland unveils US first ARCHES hydrogen hub
On 30 August, Port of Oakland officials hosted U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), California Governor Gavin Newsom, and U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary David Crane for a Port tour, marking the official launch of the nation’s first Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) Hydrogen Hub. This event supports a US$1.2 billion federal […]
Two confirmed dead in helicopter crash during seafarer rescue attempt off India
Two members of a four-strong crew Indian Coast Guard (ICG) helicopter were found dead after it crash-landed in the Arabian Sea during an attempt to evacuate a member of an India-flagged 46,000-dwt MR tanker Hari Leela. The ICG said that the helicopter was launched around 11 pm local time on Monday in response to a […]
First e-truck charging station opens at Port of Hamburg
E.ON has launched its first dedicated charging site for electric trucks in Germany, located on the grounds of the port of Hamburg along the A7 motorway. This site features four charging stations, each equipped with a 400-kilowatt charger, allowing trucks to recharge during the mandatory 45-minute break required by law. “When it comes to truck […]
BAL moves on pair of 14,000 teu newbuilds
BAL Container Line is assuming control of two ultra-large containership newbuildings worth about $290m. BAL’s parent company, LC Logistics, said in a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing that the company had been novated contracts for a pair of 14,000 teu boxships at Jiangnan Shipyard in a deal with Lecang Fantasy worth around $58m, representing 20% […]
Porthos CCS project: A milestone for Europe’s carbon storage
The construction of the Porthos CCS project in Rotterdam’s port area is progressing well, marking the first large-scale CO2 transport and storage initiative in the European Union. Porthos is laying the groundwork for future carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects across northwest Europe. The project’s commencement was celebrated by key figures, including Rotterdam’s Mayor Ahmed […]
Maritime Dynamics: China’s role in Southeast Asia and Gulf trade routes
As reported by Container News, Chinese ports handled 190.9 million TEUs from January to July, marking an 8.3% increase compared to the previous year. In light of this, it is important to examine China’s control over maritime trade routes and to consider the broader strategic impact of China’s investments in various ports throughout Southeast Asia […]
MSC vessel loses 46 boxes overboard off South Africa, following two CMA CGM ship incidents
Liberia-flagged container vessel MSC Antonia has suffered severe weather in the Indian Ocean corridor, leading to the loss of 46 boxes and the damage of another 305 containers. “The incident occurred approximately 29 nautical miles northeast of Port St. Johns while the vessel was en route from Colombo, Sri Lanka to New York, US. In […]
MSC secondhand splurge nears 400 ships in four years
Gianluigi Aponte’s Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has continued to cement itself at the top of liner rankings with additional secondhand tonnage that take the Swiss-based carrier’s purchases in the last four years to nearly 400 ships. The liner giant has been tied to a double buy from German owners, boosting its 4-year shopping spree of […]
Hồng-Kông (Trung Quốc) mở rộng chương trình tạo thuận lợi cho hàng hóa trung chuyển
Hải quan Hồng-Kông (Trung Quốc) sẽ mở rộng Chương trình tạo thuận lợi cho hàng hóa trung chuyển. Vận chuyển hàng hóa tại cảng ở Hồng-Kông, Trung Quốc. Ảnh minh họa: AFP/TTXVN Phạm vi dịch vụ trung chuyển ban đầu bao gồm hàng hóa từ 68 nền kinh tế quá cảnh tới Trung Quốc qua […]
Kênh đào Nghĩa Hưng tạo cơ hội cho doanh nghiệp đầu tư tàu chở container
Kênh đào Nghĩa Hưng giúp khai thác tàu container có sức chở gần gấp 4 lần, lại rút ngắn gần 60% thời gian từ Hải Phòng tới Ninh Bình so với tuyến cũ, nên doanh nghiệp vận tải đã đóng tàu chở container loại lớn hơn để khai thác. Kênh đào Nghĩa Hưng hoàn toàn […]