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Xeneta is utilising its database of over 85 million contracted freight rates to deliver a unique monthly snapshot of long-term rate developments in the container industry. The new Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI™) Public Indices report, provides a detailed overview of the busiest global trade corridors, allowing users to gauge regional developments and track trends for key markets. In June this year Oslo-headquartered Xeneta, the ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform...

Volvo Penta has unveiled a new water sport control system designed to create a unique user experience for wakesurfing, wakeboarding and waterskiing enthusiasts. The innovative control and display system gives boatbuilders a turnkey Volvo Penta water sport package that’s fully integrated with the Forward Drive, Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) and Glass Cockpit systems. New automation technologies “Wakesurfing is one of the fastest growing trends in today’s boating market, and...

PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines (SPIL), a national shipping company and Toll Group, an international logistics company, have entered into a new partnership to provide broader supply chain services including Contract logistics, International freight forwarding and Domestic distribution. With 130 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, Toll has significant capabilities in Contract logistics and International freight forwarding along with expertise in mining, energy and remote logistic...

The Aphrodite Leader, a Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) is the first vessel under Wallem Ship Management (Wallen Group) to come under the Japanese Flag. The Aphrodite Leader PCTC vessel completed the various inspections, audits and surveys, in accordance with the Japanese Flag requirements. The vessel then officially changed over to the Japanese Flag, upon receipt of the statutory certificates from the Japanese Government and Class NK. Managing Japanese Flag vessels This marks a positive...

On September 28th, HMM signed the formal contracts for its twenty eco-friendly mega containerships with three shipyards - Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). DSME and SHI will build seven and five 23,000 TEU containerships, respectively, which are expected for delivery in the second quarter of 2020. HHI will construct eight 15,000 TEU containerships to be delivered in the second quarter of 2021. The Ceremonies...

SRT Marine Systems plc, the provider of maritime tracking, management and surveillance technologies, products and integrated system solutions for ports, waterways, fisheries and coast guards, announces that it will build and launch its own maritime monitoring satellite constellation, called OCEAN-SCAN, which will provide enhanced global vessel detection and tracking, and a new recurring revenue source from maritime domain awareness (MDA) system project customers. The OCEAN-SCAN system The OCEA...

The directors and shareholders of Wallem Group are very pleased to announce that Frank Coles has agreed to join Wallem as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Frank brings with him a wealth of experience, which spans across the sector and includes maritime law, shipping services and maritime communications. Maritime industry veteran Frank Coles will replace outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Simon Doughty, who announced his decision to step down earlier this year. The handover will take place...

Marlan had a great few days at the M&CCE Expo last week meeting old colleagues, current users, new customers and potential future collaborators. Managing Director Alex Sinclair and Director of Research Dr Cai Bird spent a productive 2 days at the NEC spreading the good word about synoptic and radar-based coastal surveying and monitoring. Marlan’s stand at 4C101 did a great job of drawing people’s attention and attracting visitors. Coastal maritime industry Marlan were shocked...

SRT is pleased to announce that it has received an order for 400 AIS Identifier VMS Transceiver kits, which will be deployed in West Africa for the tracking and identification of small fishing vessels. The Identifier VMS Transceiver kits will be deployed by authorities as part of a long term programme to track and identify small and medium size fishing boats and assist with the prevention of illegal and unregulated fishing.  Detection optimisation technology The Identifier VMS Transceiv...

Marlan Maritime Technologies Ltd (Marlan) is excited to be exhibiting at the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo 2018 (M&CCE Expo 2018), which is taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham, in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK) from September 11 to September 12, 2018. Coastal and near-shore survey and monitoring Marlan will be showcasing Synoptic and talking about the capabilities of their monitoring systems The company executives present at the event are hoping...

RCL is pleased to announce the separation of its RSZ service (currently Singapore – Sihanoukville – Songkhla – Singapore with the Nanta Bhum) into two separate weekly loops with rotation and branding as: RCX – Singapore (Tue/Wed) – Sihanoukville (Fri/Sun) – Singapore. RSE – Singapore (Tue/Wed) – Songkhla (Sat/Mon) – Singapore. More relaxed schedule RCL will deploy the Bani Bhum (993 TEU) in the RCX service, while the Nanta Bhum (1036...

HMM announced that its cargo processing at Busan Port for January to July 2018, has hit a new record. Processed cargo during the first seven months of this year reached 1,157,980 TEU, an increase of 14.3 percent year-over-year. Increased service The transit cargo volume increased from 473,341 TEU to 541,926 TEU, up 14.5% year-over-year The volume of exports and imports has recorded 608,872 TEU, a soaring 14.1% year-over-year. Also, the transit cargo volume increased from 473,341 TEU to 541,9...

SRT Marine Systems plc (“SRT”) is pleased to announce that the terms of the existing agreement between exactEarth Ltd. (“eE”) and SRT have been revised and a new non-exclusive agreement was entered into on 11 August 2016. Under the new agreement, SRT and eE will continue to have mutually exclusive use and rights to ABSEA (a technology comprising SRT and eE owned intellectual property that assists the eE satellite AIS network to detect transmissions from AIS Class B trans...

CIRCOR announces the launch of EMTEC-C®, the next generation of the Allweiler three-screw pump that moves abrasive machine chips, particles and heat away from cutting surfaces in high-pressure machine tool coolant service, delivering improved durability and best-in-class efficiency. Intended for use in metalworking applications, transfer lines, and grinding and deep drilling machines, EMTEC-C delivers coolant at a higher rate than centrifugal pumps, allowing machines to run at peak levels w...

HMM held a launching ceremony for a newly-built 11,000 TEU containership, HMM PROMISE in Busan in front of about 100 concerned persons, including C.K. YOO (HMM CEO), Hyun-Soo Bong (Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction), and Buwon Kang (Busan Port Authority). HMM PROMISE and her sister ship, HMM BLESSING which was also recently delivered to HMM were equipped with scrubber systems to significantly reduce sulfur emission. The scrubber system was retrofitted to the ship after she was delivere...

Pacific International Lines (PIL) hosted a vessel visit of the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Chan Chun Sing and NTUC President and Singapore Maritime Officers' Union head MaryLiew onboard Kota Pekarang on 2 April 2018. Latest vessel equipment Kota Pekarang is a new 11,923-TEU container vessel plying the Red Sea service from Asia to the Middle East. PIL Executive Chairman & Managing Director Mr. SS Teo,...

The SRT VMS System delivers a complete turn-key fisheries management solution at a cost that is up to 40% lower than traditional VMS systems whilst simultaneously delivering better performance, reliability, functionality, and future-proof flexibility. Proven around the world, the SRT VMS system includes functionality such as reliable ultra-low cost global tracking of any vessel and type and size, electronic fish catch reporting and auditing, advanced vessel ELOG system, integrated aquatic envir...

SRT Marine Systems is pleased announce the availability of its new range of next generation AIS transceiver OEM product solutions. The range covers all AIS product segments from Class A to Class B and SART, including both standard (2W-CSTDMA) and high powered (5W-SOTDMA) AIS Class B and as standard all are certified waterproof and manufactured to the highest standards using the finest materials for long term reliability. Next-gen AIS transceiver OEM products SRT’s unique HF-AIS core tec...

HMM announces that it is adopting a cloud-based next-generation system. Cloud system is an information technology that is actively embraced in various industries, but concerns persisted as to various risks such as data security and leakage. However, as to the enhanced level of security, stability and cost-saving effects of cloud systems compared to the on-premise systems – where the user owns and voluntarily manages the server, data center, and resources – cloud adoption has been gr...

HMM announces that it launches a new Asia-North Europe Express (AEX) service in April. HMM opens a new Asia-North Europe loop in accordance with the increased demand for Express Service. AEX is an independent service operated by HMM outside of the strategic cooperation with 2M. In the meantime, HMM has utilised 2M’s vessel space in Europe trade. Last year, HMM’s handling volume dramatically increased to 4.03 million TEU, up more than 30% y.o.y mainly in Asia, US and Europe trades....

From 14 to 16 March 2018, Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) will gather key industry players and thought leaders within the global maritime industry for three days of knowledge exchange, networking and business-building. The 15th edition will also welcome 18 official pavilions, including Greece and Spain which will be present for the first time. Throughout the three days, the biennial event expects to host more than 1,500 exhibiting companies, represented at over 630 booths from 60 countries, and ove...

Wattentaxi is equipped with an environmentally-friendly COBRA battery system from Becker Marine Systems Innovative ideas for the Wadden Sea - with the new Wattentaxi, locals and visitors to the region have recently been able to make their individual travel arrangements for the first time. The modern ship operated by Watten Fährlinien GmbH impresses with its high level of environmental friendliness, to which the COBRA maritime battery system from ship supplier Becker Marine Systems makes a...

HMM has announced that its handling volume of US Premium Service has reached over 10,000 TEU, as of the end of January 2018. Since May 2017, HMM has provided US Premium Service in PS1, PS2, and PN2 routes, connecting Asia’s main ports with the US west coast, including Los Angeles and Tacoma. US Premium service With the Asia-US West Coast Premium service, customers can secure reliable cargo loading space, even in the peak season and have priority to discharge their cargoes, at the destina...

OEMs and specifiers of industrial wastewater treatment applications have a new choice of progressing cavity pumps with Allweiler GmbH’s OptiFix™. The pump from CIRCOR Pumping Technologies (CPT) can be disassembled in five steps and eliminates the need to dismantle it from the piping to change the rotor, stator, joints, or shaft seal. Specially designed dismounting device “Every unproductive second of maintenance, repair, or upgrading of a progressing cavity pump counts towar...

Evergreen Marine Corp. (EMC) entered into an agreement with Shoei Kisen Kaisha to charter twelve 11,000 TEU class containerships. The charter parties were signed by EMC Chairman Mr. Anchor Chang and President of Shoei Kisen Kaisha Mr. Yukito Higaki. Charter the vessels The plans to charter these vessels were approved at the board meetings of Greencompass Marine S.A. and Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) Ltd. respectively. The two subsidiaries of EMC will each charter six vessels. All twelve ships...

SRT VTS utilises Dynamic 3D to automatically display all elements of the maritime environment in real-time and fully in 3 dimensions. The system uses standard chart, AIS and other sensor data, leading to faster and vastly improved comprehension of maritime situations. This has led to its use by many maritime organisations – and in some highly emotive legal cases – resulting in significantly improved understanding of incidents and disasters and generally leading to more efficient and...

HMM has inked a long-term crude oil shipping contract, worth KRW 190 billion, with GS Caltex. Under the shipping deal, which was signed on February 1, 2018, HMM will transport a total of 19 million tons of crude oil, from the Middle East to South Korea, over a period of 5 years, starting from July 1, 2019 to August 31, 2024. HMM - GS Caltex partnership HMM plans to deploy two 300,000 DWT Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC), previously ordered in September 2017 Accordingly, HMM plans to deploy tw...

HMM announces that it started its first ‘ultra-freezer’ service from Busan, Korea to Barcelona, Spain, based on its rich experience in the high-tech reefer container service. Ultra-freezer service refers to the transportation of goods in -60ºC, which are above the limit of regular reefer containers (-35ºC to -40ºC). High technology and skilled personnel are also needed in the ultra-freezer service, as ultra-freezer containers need to maintain a very low temperature du...

COSCO SHIPPING ARIES, China’s first 20,000 TEU containership with proprietary IPRs built by Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS) affiliated to COSCO SHIPPING, was named and delivered in Nantong. It is the first 20,000 TEU containership built by NACKS for COSCO SHIPPING Lines as well as another masterpiece after the 13,386 TEU containership independently designed by the company in 2013. The new vessel not only breaks the record of the largest containership delivered in Chi...

RCL is pleased to announce its new slot exchange with Inter Asia Lines (IAL) on its new China to Chennai service (ICI3) to be launched in January 2018. RCL will brand the service as ‘RFC’ (RCL Far East Chennai service). RFC's rotation will include Shanghai (Tue/Wed) – Ningbo(Thu/Fri) - Hong Kong(Sun/Sun) – Shekou(Mon/Mon) – Singapore(Fri/Sat) - Port Klang(West, Sun/Sun) – Port Klang (North, Sun/Mon) – Chennai(Thu/Sat) – Kattupali (Sat/Sun) –...