Technip Energies lands North Field engineering gig
French-based engineering and technology company Technip Energies has been awarded a detailed engineering design contract for QatarEnergy LNG’s North Field production sustainability offshore compression project. The contract was awarded by the hydrocarbon arm of Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro, which won the deal to work on the North Field project last month. It is […]
Modec picks Sumitomo for work on Gato do Mato FPSO hull
Floater expert Modec has been very active on the FPSO front over the last month or so. It has only been days since it won a contract to develop an FPSO vessel for ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead project in Guyana, and around a month since it signed a purchase and sales agreement for the Gato do Mato […]
Dimerco’s May 2025 APAC Freight Report highlights need for diversification
Trade winds are shifting faster than ever, and staying ahead means keeping a close eye on the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) movements shaping our industry. Dimerco Express Group’s latest Asia-Pacific Freight Market Report for May 2025 highlights these changes, covering Geopolitical tensions, tariff upheavals, and capacity shifts that are rewriting the freight playbook […]
Rocsys unveils platform for autonomous hands-free charging
Rocsys has officially launched a new Platform at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT Expo) in California, United States. The Rocsys Platform offers a fully integrated solution, combining state-of-the-art hardware, intelligent software, and proactive support services. Designed to meet the demands of 24/7 autonomous operations, it ensures vehicles are reliably charged, connected, and ready when […]
CMA CGM applies new rates from Indian Sub, Middle East Gulf and Red Sea to North Europe and Med
French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the following updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf and Red Sea to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Amount in US$ per 20′ Amount in US$ per 40′ From India and Sri Lanka to North Europe 2,100 2,300 From Pakistan to North […]
Wan Hai Chief: Transpacific Volumes Weak, Not Wiped Out
Amid the US-China tariff war, Wan Hai Lines’ General Manager Tommy Hsieh admitted that Transpacific volumes are far from ideal, as shippers have paused exports, but shipments will not come to a complete standstill. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don’t have […]
Hapag-Lloyd implements peak season surcharge from Asia & Oceania to Kenya
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Asia and Oceania to the port of Mombasa in Kenya. This surcharge will be applicable for all cargo loaded from 10 May until further notice. The German ocean carrier will introduce a surcharge of US$400 per TEU for all container types. Asia and […]
Topic: What Are the Challenges Lurking at IoT Ports?
Smart ports are no longer a concept. The promise? Lightning-fast logistics and global synchronization. The problem? Every new device is a potential backdoor. While IoT turns shipping hubs into intelligent ecosystems, it also invites a storm of invisible threats. If you’re in maritime tech, logistics, or cybersecurity, this isn’t just future talk. It’s happening now. […]
MSC strengthens Eastern Cape Express Service
MSC has announced the launch of its enhanced Eastern Cape Express Service, aiming to provide faster and more efficient transit times from Eastern Cape to Europe and the Mediterranean. Effective immediately, the service rotation will change as follows: Walvis Bay (Namibia) – Gqeberha (South Africa) – Sines (Portugal) – London Gateway (UK) – Rotterdam (Netherlands) […]
Key Impacts of IMO’s New Fuel Intensity Target on S&P Activity
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently hosted the 83rd meeting of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 83), resulting in a new fuel intensity target, which is set to come into force no later than March 2027. This new regulation is similar to the Fuel EU regulation enforced this year, but with global fleet coverage. […]