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UK Government Aims for Net Zero Shipping by 2050

UK Government Aims for Net Zero Shipping by 2050

The Government has announced an ambitious target to decarbonise the UK’s shipping fleet and make it ‘net-zero’ by 2050. At the centre of the strategy is the use of ‘fuels of the future’ and shipping…

CMA CGM and ABB Collaborate on Parametric Roll Algorithm

CMA CGM and ABB Collaborate on Parametric Roll Algorithm

CMA CGM and ABB have joined forces to improve ship safety through the development of an advanced parametric roll algorithm. The algorithm will help container ships, ro-pax vessels and car carriers…

New Harbour Tug Design Demonstrates Big Efficiency & Performance Gains

New Harbour Tug Design Demonstrates Big Efficiency & Performance Gains

Svitzer’s new TRAnsverse tug design has demonstrated significant performance and efficiency gains over older tug designs according to a new white paper released by the towage and marine services…

Why Are There So Many Soya Bean Claims?

Why Are There So Many Soya Bean Claims?

In 2023, the global soya bean market (also known as soybeans and soyabeans) was valued at over USD 200.37 billion1, and it is projected to grow to USD $259 billion by 20302. The shipping industry…

German Government Approves Remote Controlled Shipping Trial

German Government Approves Remote Controlled Shipping Trial

Shipping company HGK Shipping has been granted approval by the German government to conduct the country’s first remote-controlled inland waterway vessel trial over a period of six months.  The…

A Brief History of the Suez Canal

A Brief History of the Suez Canal

Few maritime passages have revolutionised the world quite like the Suez Canal. Nestled in the heart of Egypt, and straddling the natural divide between Asia and Africa, this artificial sea‐level…

Germany Licences First Maritime Recycling Facility

Germany Licences First Maritime Recycling Facility

Emden Werft and Dock - which has been a provider of repair and conversion services for the past century - is set to become Germany’s first maritime recycling facility following the completion of a…

New Guidance on Firefighting Tugs Unveiled

New Guidance on Firefighting Tugs Unveiled

A new guide on the use of tugs in firefighting has been released by the British Tugowners Association (BTA) at the organisation’s annual conference in Belfast. The comprehensive guide offers…

Maersk Launches New Smart Cargo Tracking Solution

Maersk Launches New Smart Cargo Tracking Solution

Global shipping giant Maersk has commenced the roll-out of its new digital connectivity platform OneWireless aboard 450 of its vessels in order to meet growing demand for real-time cargo tracking and…

PD Ports Announces Plans to Develop Offshore Wind Hub

PD Ports Announces Plans to Develop Offshore Wind Hub

PD Ports has announced its intention to develop what will be one of the UK’s largest offshore wind manufacturing and installation hubs: the Teesport Offshore Gateway.  Spread across 180 acres…