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On February 20th, 2022, Fifteen 40HQ containers of cargoes, which were mainly chemical raw materials, traveling by rail from Zhuzhou, Hunan were loaded onto the CULINES vessel - AS FLORA at Mawan Container Terminal (MCT) in the west area of Port of Shekou for their destination Port of Cat Lai in Ho Chi Minh. This maiden voyage shipping export cargoes with railway containers marked the new development of CULINES one-stop rail-sea intermodal transport. Combined transport solution CULINES rail-s...

For years, Blue Water has been active within Oil & Energy and Renewables projects in the southern hemisphere. Due to the growing demands for transport and logistics services to projects of the Oil & Gas, Wind, Renewables, Infrastructure, Mining and Hydrogen industries in Australia, Blue Water has expanded its presence by establishing offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth in 2021. The company established its first Australian office in Sydney in 2012. Transport and logistics solution...

Right at the start of the year, MSC successfully orchestrated a number of complex shipping and inland moves to help healthcare organisations in the US receive critically needed medical equipment in record times from Japan. This shipment — containing more than 14 million blood collection devices travelling between two continents and across three countries — had to be safely delivered in record times because the devices are considered critical to healthcare in the US. Nearly all peopl...

As the countdown begins for the seventh edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), the Organising Committee provided an update on the preparations and an overview of the event, at a diplomat briefing session, at Sharq Village and Spa, on February 21, 2022. One of the most awaited events on the international maritime defence and security calendar, DIMDEX 2022 is shaping up to be the biggest and most diverse edition ever, with more than 200 companies fr...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME), a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Nagasaki, has concluded a licensing agreement giving Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd., a Mitsui E&S Holdings Co., Ltd. Group company rights to manufacture and sell its MET turbochargers. The MET lineup is exhaust gas-type turbochargers engineered for use with diesel engines. Manufacturing turbochargers  The newly concluded lic...

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announces that following its previous update on the extension of its operational cooperation agreement with the 2M partners, the parties have formally finalised the related documents in connection with their continued collaboration. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval. As previously communicated, effective April 2, 2022, ZIM and the 2M alliance partners will operate their joint services on the Asia – US East Coast (USEC) and Asia – U...

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) has announced a new direct service connecting China and Australia. The CHINA-AUSTRALIA-2 SERVICE (Loop Code: CA2) will set sail on 10 March 2022 (ETA Qingdao). Deploying a fleet of six 3,500-3,900 TEU vessels, this new service is a joint operation with T. S. Lines Ltd., Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd., and Sea Lead Shipping. The rotation of CA2 is Qingdao – Shanghai – Nansha – Shekou – Sydney – Melbourne...

Wrist, the world’s largest supplier of provisions, stores and spare parts logistics to ships and offshore locations, acquires Centralam Panama, a recognised ship chandler based at the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. With the acquisition, Wrist is expanding its global reach and securing a foothold at one of the world’s most important maritime crossroads while at the same time enhancing Centralam Panama’s market position. In acquiring Centralam Panama, Wrist is expanding its...

Together, Wilhelmsen and Reach will form a strategic partnership to commercialise the Reach Remote concept, bringing Reach Subsea into new industry verticals and geographical regions. Potential in subsea markets  Jan Eyvin Wang, Executive Vice President, New Energy at Wilhelmsen says, “We have been actively assessing the subsea market to find a company that could add complementary scale to our ambition within renewables." "We see potential to grow within emerging sectors such as of...

Globally renowned and Tokyo-leading Classification Society, ClassNK will calculate the CO2 emissions from the ships to be financed under the Sustainability-Linked Loan, provided by ORIX Corporation (ORIX). The ship finance agreement signed between ORIX and a ship owner in Hong Kong is the sustainability-linked loan. ClassNK – ORIX Finance Deal ClassNK will calculate the CO2 emissions of the vessels, to ensure objectivity and fairness of the loan framework A standard value is set for th...

Ship owners, operators and managers responding to an environmental survey, carried out by Canadian-based McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business, have acknowledged the need to reduce operational oil leakage from propeller shafts, but a lack of understanding about cleaner alternatives is preventing any meaningful technological change. Environmental survey Researchers questioned more than 1000 marine industry professionals in 2021, in order to better understand why the majority o...

  MAN Energy Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with Hyundai Global Services (HGS) – after-sales division of shipbuilder and engine maker, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.- Ltd. (HHI) – to deliver its Overridable Power Limitation (OPL) solution to MAN B&W-branded low-speed engines manufactured by HHI’s Engine & Machinery Division, HHI-EMD. Effective immediately, the agreement is set to run for an initial period of two years.  Jens Seeberg, Senior M...

ABB has been awarded a contract worth around US$ 30 million by the Canadian data and analytics company - EarthDaily Analytics (EDA), to develop and manufacture next-generation multispectral imaging systems, which are to be placed on 10 satellites (including an in-orbit spare) that will circle the Earth. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2022. Multispectral imaging systems Multispectral imaging systems capture data at specific light frequencies across a wide spectrum, and the EarthDa...

ABB announces that its Turbocharging division (PA), a pioneer in heavy-duty turbocharging for diesel and gas engines, has unveiled its new brand name ‘Accelleron’, a compound word of: Access – Accelerate – Excel – on and on, with a bold new colour of bright purple representing a powerful, inspirational, and noble brand. The new brand is centred around the company's purpose: ‘Together we inspire, innovate & exceed expectations’ – setting indust...

MPC Container Ships ASA and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping have signed a project support agreement, which makes MPC Container Ships ASA an official supporter to the centre. Market analysis capabilities MPC Container Ships ASA will contribute to the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping’s work with market analysis capabilities, building industry insight and strategic industry and policy recommendations, which are focused o...

With CMA CGM’s SMART reefer container, people can track the position and status of their refrigerated goods and ensure that they are being transported in optimal conditions. The SMART reefer container, supply chain management is facilitated through an intuitive online interface that is updated in real time. This enables them to be more proactive at every step of the transport process. SMART reefer containers CMA CGM’s SMART reefer containers are equipped with state-of-the-art Emer...

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET) company protecting ‘Data in Use’ and Terradepth, an advanced ocean data-as-a-service company revolutionising ocean data use, have announced a partnership and product integration, to expand secure and private data usage and access at the Edge. This unmatched capability transforms the way ocean data can be leveraged for sensitive business and mission applications, including secure maritime domain awareness and mission planning....

Neste will introduce its first dedicated charging service for logistics companies in the Finnish market in February 2022. Neste ran a service pilot in 2021 together with Finland's moving and logistics company Niemi Services Ltd. The pilot was a success, and the Neste Charging service will be widely available for the transport industry to support companies in achieving their ambitious climate goals. By using the Neste Charging service to charge their electric vehicles, logistics companies c...

In 2021, Neste’s renewable and circular solutions helped customers reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally by 10.9 million tons. This amount equals the annual carbon footprint of 1.7 million average EU citizens or the removal of 4.2 million passenger cars from the roads for a full year. “With the 10.9 million tons reduction in GHG emissions, we are more than halfway to our commitment of helping our customers reduce emissions with our renewable and circular solutions by at lea...

On February 15, 2022, CULINES and CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company signed an order for 2*2,700TEU container newbuildings. A signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of Guangzhou Port Group. Mr. Yibo Li (Chairman at Guangzhou Port Group), Mr. Xiaoming Song (DGM at Guangzhou Port Group), Mr. Lingtang Zheng (DGM at Guangzhou Port Company), Mr. Huiming Xiang (Chairman at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding), Ms. Xi Li (DGM at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding), Mr. Feng Liang (GM at...

Andre Simha, Global Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, will be virtually taking to the stage at 11:45 AM PST/ 2:45 PM EST on Friday, 25 February to take stock of where the shipping industry stands on the adoption of common processes and data format standards to clear the path for digital innovation. The session, titled ‘What Needs to Be Standardised in Global Shipping?’ will be moderated by Eric Johnson, JOC’s Senior Editor, Technology, and will be set in the context of an...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA – the Agency), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has commended the Nigerian Navy for its continued support to the Agency, over the years. Floating Dockyard The NIMASA Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, who stated this when he met with the Admiral Superintendent of the Naval Dockyard Limited, Rear Admiral Kohath Levi, on a working visit, particularly appreciated the Nigerian Navy for hosting and securing the Agency&rsq...

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh says the Agency is committed to continuously collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that Nigeria attains the status of not only the hub of maritime activities in the West and Central Africa region but also a major maritime player globally. Dr. Bashir Jamoh who reiterated this in Lagos during an interactive session with media stakeholders over the weekend noted the steady progress in terms...

“It feels like we’ve finally broken free of the pandemic chains,” said Nor-Shipping’s Director, Sidsel Norvik, following the news that Norway ended its national coronavirus restrictions this weekend. With no further regulations relating to social distancing, event numbers, international travel, or the use of facemasks, ‘Your Arena for Ocean Solutions’ can run a full exhibition and event programme for the first time, since its successful 2019 outing. Sidsel N...

For the first trip after taking office as the Co-CEO (Co-Chief Executive Officer) of CULINES, Mr. Lars Christiansen, accompanied by CULINES U.S.A. team, paid a visit to the Los Angeles office of Flexport in December, 2021. Ryan Petersen, the Founder & CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Flexport, and other executives attended the meeting. CULINES and Flexport partnership CULINES is striving to become a digital logistics company based on liner services, while Flexport is a technology company...

In December, 2021, China United Lines (CULINES) and Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG (PD) signed an agreement on strategic partnership. Mr. Christoph Döhle (Managing Partner at PD), Mr. Lars Christiansen (CO-CEO at CULINES), Jan Döhle (Managing Director at Blue Net Chartering), Mr. Christoph Tamke (Managing Director at Menzell Döhle), and Mr. Bastian Schmidt (Managing Director at Menzell Döhle Shipping) attended the ceremony at PD headquarters in Hamburg. Mr. Raymond Chen (Ch...

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announced a new charter agreement with Navios Maritime Partners L.P., according to which ZIM will charter a total of thirteen container vessels comprising five secondhand vessels and eight new-build vessels for a total charter hire consideration of approximately $870 million. The five secondhand vessels which range from 3,500-4,360 TEUs and are expected to be delivered in the first and second quarters of 2022, will be deployed across ZIM's global network. The...

A&P Group, Cammell Laird and Red Funnel have announced a new Apprenticeship Partnership Agreement, which will result in apprentices from all three companies being offered the chance to train across some of the largest businesses in the maritime sector. A&P Group and Cammell Laird operate the UK’s largest commercial ship repair facilities. Both businesses have recruited hundreds of apprentices in recent years, offering training in marine engineering, fabrication, electrical, projec...

  Today, for the first time, an entire shipping sector stands united in its call to regulators for actionable and concrete measures to decarbonize global liner shipping (container shipping and car carriers). There can be little doubt that liner shipping has been advanced in their commitments and investments to secure that shipping can stay aligned with the Paris Agreement. This common vision has made it possible for the World Shipping Council (WSC) to prepare a concrete submittal t...

The shipping industry has the ability to hit its international decarbonisation goals by following pathways identified by global experts. A new evidence-based study outlines the need for large-scale deployment of new technologies and the use of low-carbon fuels to help the sector reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared with 2008 levels to achieve the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) target. Energy efficiency technologies The study, produced for OGCI an...