Saipem semisub to stay with Aker BP for one more year
Saipem Italian energy services contractor Saipem has been awarded an extension for one of its rigs by oil and gas operator Aker BP. Aker BP gave an extension to the…
CMA CGM applies PSS from Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea, Egypt to USEC and US Gulf
CMA CGM recently announced the implementation of a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS05) set to take effect on 15 October 2024. This surcharge will apply to shipments originating from the…
Condemnation rains in over Russian strike on Greek bulker in the Black Sea
There has been widespread international condemnation of a Russian missile strike on a Greek-operated bulk carrier off Romania this week, although security analysts are unsure whether this was a hit…
Gambia Ports Authority selects Prodevelop’s Port Management Information System
The Gambia Ports Authority has reinforced its commitment to digitalize its operations by selecting the Spanish company Prodevelop, in partnership with local firm Lasting Solutions, to implement the Port Management…
What keeps shipowners up at night?
What keeps shipowners up at night? The latest ICS Barometer Report published by the International Chamber of Shipping would suggest geopolitical instability and cyber attacks are acute worry points for…
HMM unveils its new investment strategy
HMM maps out a mid-to-long-term strategy to expand its business portfolio for future growth and proceed with global green initiatives. Under the sustainable growth plan, the South Korean ocean carrier…
MSC comes to the aid of ONE, HMM and Yang Ming
THE Alliance will become the Premier Alliance from next February, with Ocean Network Express (ONE), HMM and Yang Ming Marine Transportation as partners, and the world’s largest containerline helping plug…
Port of NSW installs its first major rooftop solar panel system
Port Authority of New South Wales Principal Environmental Planner Fiona McKay announced the installation of 81 solar panels to reduce dependence on grid electricity. By utilizing rooftop space efficiently, the…
Peninsula tied to LNG bunker newbuilds in South Korea
Peninsula Fuel supplier Peninsula has been linked to a pair of LNG bunker vessel newbuilds in South Korea. Shipbuilding sources suggest the Gibraltar-based tanker and bunker group is behind an…
LA Harbor Commission approves US$52 million rail expansion project
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved a lease amendment, solidifying plans for a US$52 million infrastructure improvement project aimed at significantly enhancing on-dock rail capacity and reducing emissions at…