Europe

14 Dec 2023

Hydrotug 1 is the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tug

The world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat successfully launched by Belgian shipping and cleantech group, CMB.TECH & the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

Hydrotug 1 is the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tug
13 Dec 2023

Havfram Achieves a Deal for German Offshore Wind

Havfram Wind seals contract for work on wind turbine transport and installation on RWE’s 1.6GW offshore wind farm found in the German North Sea.

Havfram Achieves a Deal for German Offshore Wind
11 Aug 2022

Now Direct Rail Cargo Between Rijeka & the Czech Republic

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal said first direct freight, container, and train connection from Rijeka to Czech Republic is now launched.

Now Direct Rail Cargo Between Rijeka & the Czech Republic
9 Aug 2022

Turkey Dispatches New Drill Vessel to the Mediterranean

Tuesday saw the inauguration of Turkey's newest drilling vessel, that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated will be transported to Cyprus.

Turkey Dispatches New Drill Vessel to the Mediterranean
8 Aug 2022

Prax Group Acquires New 68 Meter Tanker

The Prax Group of Companies company, Harvest Energy Marine, has announced the acquisition of the Fortuna II, a brand-new tanker.

Prax Group Acquires New 68 Meter Tanker
7 Aug 2022

Four More Cargo Ships to Depart Ukraine

Turkish & Ukrainian officials say four ships carrying Ukrainian food left Ukrainian Black Marine ports as part of agreement to open sea exports.

Four More Cargo Ships to Depart Ukraine
3 Aug 2022

Russia Has a New Oil Trade Route

In light of impending Western sanctions against Moscow, Russia appears to have discovered a new method of selling oil: El Hamra oil port, Egypt.

Russia Has a New Oil Trade Route
2 Aug 2022

MoU Signed by Rotterdam & Singapore Ports

MoU signed by the Port Authorities of Rotterdam and Singapore to create the longest green and digital shipping corridor in the world to date.

MoU Signed by Rotterdam & Singapore Ports
29 Jul 2022

Stena Drilling Secures Contract with Shell UK

Shell UK and offshore drilling contractor Stena Drilling have agreed to a new contract for the use of Stena Don, a semi-submersible drilling rig.

Stena Drilling Secures Contract with Shell UK
28 Jul 2022

Strike Over Pay Affects the Largest Container Port in the UK

Felixstowe port expected to shut down next month as a result of country's largest union members majority supporting strike action over salary.

Strike Over Pay Affects the Largest Container Port in the UK
28 Jul 2022

Amsterdam Cruise Ship Evacuated After Explosion

An explosion happened earlier this week aboard river cruise ship Viking Gymir that was berthed in the very heart of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam Cruise Ship Evacuated After Explosion
27 Jul 2022

Iranian Tanker to Recover US-Confiscated Oil Cargo

Iranian-flagged ship moored off Piraeus is anticipated to return to Iran this week with a portion of its cargo that the USA had taken away.

Iranian Tanker to Recover US-Confiscated Oil Cargo
26 Jul 2022

Trade Organizations Call for Review of EU Competition Rules

Trade organizations requesting the review of the European Union's Consortia Block Exemption Regulation for container shipping get underway.

Trade Organizations Call for Review of EU Competition Rules
26 Jul 2022

UKHO To Stop Paper Charts

The UK Hydrographic Office projects that the progressive elimination of paper charts from production would be completed by the end of 2026.

UKHO To Stop Paper Charts
25 Jul 2022

Foinaven FPSO Workers Ready to Strike

The Foinaven FPSO vessel's crew members have chosen to go on strike in response to a disagreement about redundancy money payouts.

Foinaven FPSO Workers Ready to Strike