Gerdes Green signs for second Damen newbuild
Germany’s Gerdes Green has signed up for another hybrid combi freighter newbuild at Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The joint venture between shortsea shipping companies Reederei Gerdes and Over-C will be adding a second 3,850 dwt general cargo vessel, jointly developed with the yard and vessel charterer Cargill. Gerdes Green has received a subsidy from the German […]
Ambrey teams up with Chartworld to increase maritime security
Security specialists Ambrey has formed a strategic partnership with Cyprus-headquartered navigation specialist Chartworld. This collaboration will look to enhance the safety and security of vessels worldwide by delivering real-time global security alerts directly to shipmasters through the Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). In a maritime environment where security threats emerge suddenly and unpredictably, […]
Sif, Smulders to supply transition pieces for Polish offshore wind farms
A consortium consisting of Dutch offshore foundations specialist Sif and Belgian fabrication company Smulders will supply 100 transition pieces for the Bałtyk 2&3 offshore wind farms in Poland. After the signing of a capacity reservation agreement on July 1, 2024, Equinor and Polenergia-owned joint venture companies leading the development of the Bałtyk 2&3 offshore wind […]
MCI unveils Star Cool 1.1: Industry’s first triple refrigerant reefer cooling machine
Maersk Container Industry (MCI) has unveiled the Star Cool 1.1, a new advancement in its commitment to fostering sustainable global cold chains. This state-of-the-art reefer technology is designed to meet modern requirements with cutting-edge features that significantly reduce environmental impact. “After completion of an extensive R&D and verification program, we are excited to offer our […]
AD Ports’ Noatum Logistics launches new rail service in Middle East
Noatum Logistics, part of the AD Ports Group and a major global logistics provider, has unveiled a new rail logistics solution tailored for the Middle East. The new service is expected to enhance Noatum Logistics’ regional freight forwarding network, including land, sea, and air transport solutions. The new rail shuttle service will connect United Arab […]
CMA CGM introduces peak season surcharges worldwide
French shipping group CMA CGM has announced new peak season surcharges worldwide, which will take effect during the next weeks. First of all, a peak season surcharge of US$250 per reefer TEU and US$500 per reefer FEU will be implemented by the Marseille-based box line for shipments from all North European ports, including North France, […]
Scan Global seals deal for Blu Logistics Brasil
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has completed the acquisition of freight forwarder Blu Logistics Brasil Transportes Internacionais LTDA to extend its business in Latin America. The Danish forwarder announced in July that it had signed an agreement to buy the forwarder, which last year generated revenues of B$570m. The deal has now been approved by Brazilian […]
ANA’s first AeroSHARK freighter takes flight
All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) first 777 freighter equipped with Lufthansa Technik’s and BASF’s jointly developed AeroSHARK technology to reduce drag and emissions has begun operations. The first modified Boeing 777F (JA771F) began scheduled cargo flights on September 2. ANA also has plans to extend the AeroSHARK technology to a passenger 777-300(ER) (JA796A) by the first […]
Group Concorde to manage IAG Cargo sales in 8 countries
IAG Cargo has appointed Group Concorde as its General Sales Agent (GSA) across eight countries. The partnership aims to optimise cargo operations and customer service in Cambodia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand. Over the next three months, Group Concorde will assume responsibility for cargo sales operations in these markets and […]
MOL, Ultrabulk and Marina Hadjipateras invest in British startup
Sustainability startup Signol, which uses behavioural science to reduce emissions in shipping and aviation, has raised £2.5m ($3.28m) from well-known names in shipping. Signol’s tech-enabled behaviour change service helps hard-to-abate industries fully engage their human workforce to make the most of the opportunities they already have to reduce emissions through their daily tasks. The investment […]