WORLD MARITIME NEWS
PT Rekayasa Industri (Rekind), Advanced Energy Solutions (AES), and RINA, the multinational engineering consultancy, inspection and certification group, have officially formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of biomass pyrolysis technology in Indonesia. This collaborative step was confirmed through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of The Carbon Digital …
DHL Global Forwarding and CMA CGM have taken a significant step toward decarbonizing global container transport. The two companies have agreed to jointly use 8,990 metric tons of UCOME second-generation biofuel, enabling an estimated 25,000 metric tons of CO₂e well-to-wake emission reduction for ocean freight transported under DHL’s GoGreen Plus service. This initiative empowers DHL …
Another ammonia-ready vessel joins the Italian Group’s fleet to strengthen its vehicle transport services. Her maiden voyage on the regular East Asia–Persian Gulf service will begin shortly. On 28 November in Shanghai, the christening and delivery ceremony of the Grande Istanbul was held. This is the fourth of seven ammonia-ready Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTCs) ordered from …
Leading tanker shipping company Stena Bulk announced that it has officially reflagged its Suezmax tanker Stena Surprise under the Swedish flag, marking a significant milestone for Swedish shipping. A ceremony was held on board the vessel in Nynäshamn, Sweden. Andreas Carlson, Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, attended to witness the hoisting of the Swedish flag. Built in 2012, Stena …
Council of the International Association of Classification Societies reviews progress across its extensive work programme with emphasis on Decarbonisation, Digitalisation, Common Structural Rules and Quality performance. IACS Council (C92) met in London last week to review the significant outputs from its Safe Decarbonisation and Safe Digital Transformation Panels, the progress made on the evolution of …
Nikolas Veniamis, newly elected Vice-President of ES|ECSA, highlighted:“European Shipowners | ECSA represents a sector which is critical to Europe’s prosperity. With 76% of the EU’s external trade being carried by sea, European shipping is a strategic asset for Europe’s security and prosperity. Shipping is a global industry. It is now more important than ever to …
Mikki Koskinen from Finland has been elected the next European Shipowners | ECSA President, starting on 1 January 2026 for a two-year term, with Nikolas Veniamis from Greece, joining as the new Vice-President. Mikki succeeds Karin Orsel, who has held the position since January 2024. Commenting on his election, Mikki Koskinen, incoming ES|ECSA President, said:“Over …