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09/09/2024

CMA CGM Partners With Google to Lead ‘AI Revolution’

Shipping giant CMA CGM and internet giant Google have announced a new partnership that will see the French shipping company rolling out Google’s artificial intelligence solutions...

06/09/2024

Jones Act Compliant Bold Ocean Acquired

The Jones Act shipping sector is heating up following news that a set of advisors advised by J.P. Morgan have acquired US shipping and logistics firm Bold Ocean.

05/09/2024

Maersk Agrees MoU With Bahrain for Ship Recycling

Shipping giant Maersk has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Bahrain to evaluate and establish a ship recycling initiative. The agreement involves Bahrain’s...

04/09/2024

Port of Felixstowe Takes Delivery of Five Automated Gantry Cranes

The increased use of automation within the maritime industry continues apace, following the news that the Port of Felixstowe has taken delivery of five automated electric...

03/09/2024

U.S. Companies Plan Major LNG Bunkering Terminal in Mexico

Two U.S. energy and infrastructure companies have formed a joint venture to develop, construct and operate what will be a major new LNG bunkering transhipment terminal in Mexico.

02/09/2024

‘Exhaust Sucking’ Barges Could Help Reduce Emissions at Ports

Whilst the concept of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) has been long known about in the power generation industry, it’s been a rather novel concept in shipping circles. But,...

Five cargo ships sailing across the Panama Canal.

30/08/2024

Panama Canal Plans New $1.6bn Reservoir

Panama Canal’s ongoing water shortage problems have prompted the Panama Canal Authority to explore the possibility of creating a $1.6bn reservoir to safeguard the...

A selection of cars and lorries loading onto a ferry.

28/08/2024

Scottish Government Issues Tender for Seven Electric Ferries

The people of the Clyde and Hebrides regions of Scotland could find themselves using electric ferries in the near future, should a tender issued by the Scottish Government prove...

21/08/2024

Energy Efficiency: Is Slow Steaming the Answer?

In recent years, vessel operators have increasingly turned their focus toward environmental sustainability given the increasing intensity of targets and regulations that are...