SBM Offshore exits Equatorial Guinea following FPSO stake sale
Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore has signed a share purchase agreement for the full divestment of its equity interest in the lease and operating entities of the FPSO Aseng to GEPetrol. The company’s exit from Equatorial Guinea will take place following an operational transition phase lasting up to 12 months. According to the company, the sale of […]
Rebuilding a national lifeline: How Transnet is laying the tracks for recovery and reform
“We are moving in the right direction” – Michelle Phillips – Transnet Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM), to oversee the national rail network Trasnet to inject R127 billion in capital investment over the next five years Transnet – South Africa’s logistics backbone has faced immense scrutiny and operational strain in recent years.. During a recent […]
We Asked AI: AI robots handling shipping operations
Artificial intelligence robots are increasingly being used to control and optimize shipping operations across global ports and logistics hubs. These advanced systems manage tasks such as cargo loading, vessel scheduling, container stacking, and real-time tracking with greater speed and accuracy than human operators. By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI robots can predict delays, recommend […]
Crewing in the digital age
In the latest instalment from Ship Concept 2035, our brand new magazine, Splash reporters detail a recent, pertinent workshop at Geneva Dry. Starting off the 2025 edition of the world’s leading commodities shipping event, Geneva Dry, was a specialist workshop sponsored by Inmarsat exploring how connectivity at sea drives digitalisation, decarbonisation and particularly crew welfare. […]
China’s military posturing affects shipping realignments in Indian Ocean
As China continues its assertive military drills across key Indo-Pacific maritime routes, ripples of geopolitical tension intersect with dramatic shifts in maritime trade logistics. The prolonged insecurity in the Red Sea, punctuated by missile attacks and drone strikes, has forced global shipping lines to abandon the Suez Canal, rerouting vessels around the Cape of Good […]
MAN Energy Solutions rebrands as Everllence
MAN Energy Solutions has officially rebranded to Everllence, marking a pivotal step in the company’s strategic evolution. The new global identity underscores its expanding role in the transition toward sustainable, low-emission technologies. The rebranding was symbolically inaugurated by CEO Uwe Lauber at the company’s headquarters in Augsburg, Germany. Concurrent unveiling ceremonies also took place at […]
HHLA acquires majority stake in Ukrainian terminal
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has decided to invest in a Ukrainian terminal, acquiring 60% of the shares in Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal LLC in Batiovo, western Ukraine. The terminal will be operated under the name “HHLA Eurobridge Batiovo” as a joint venture between HHLA International GmbH and the Ukrainian investment company Fortior Capital LLC. […]
Sierra Leone’s Freetown Port prepares for digital transformation
A needs assessment mission conducted in Sierra Leone from 26 to 30 May has laid the groundwork for the introduction of a Maritime Single Window (MSW) system at the Port of Freetown. The MSW is a centralized digital platform designed to streamline the exchange of information between various stakeholders and agencies involved in ship arrivals, […]
India vows to emerge as shipbuilding power through external partnerships
India’s shipbuilding sector is experiencing a strategic transformation, driven by a convergence of geopolitical motives, national industrial goals, and ambitious maritime visions. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has launched a deliberate campaign to not only strengthen its indigenous shipbuilding capabilities but also to assert itself as a maritime power capable of countering China’s […]
APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas receives six new electric cranes
APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas has received six cutting-edge electric automated rail-mounted gantry cranes, marking a significant step forward in modernizing Mexico’s logistics infrastructure. These cranes deliver enhanced efficiency, greater operational safety, and zero direct emissions, an important achievement as the terminal prepares for its Phase II expansion set to launch in 2026. To date, APM […]