DHL Global Forwarding and Henkel are extending their collaboration to scale up the use of sustainable marine fuel (SMF) in ocean freight, building on a pilot initiative launched in 2024. The partnership aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels by integrating waste- and residues-based maritime fuels into Henkel’s supply chain. According to DHL, the collaboration
Cavotec has signed a landmark order with Mohan Mutha Group to deliver the Maldives’ first shore power systems, marking a major step in the country’s push to cut port-related emissions. The project positions the Maldives as an early adopter of port electrification in South Asia and is expected to set a precedent for similar initiatives
Stena Line has welcomed the first of its new hybrid freight ferries to Belfast Harbour. The multimillion-pound purpose-built Stena Futura will go into service on the freight-only Belfast to Heysham route on 22 September. The 147-metre Stena Futura will operate 12 sailings per week providing much needed additional freight capacity on the popular route which connects local hauliers directly
Maersk has expanded its fleet with the addition of the 17,480 TEU container ship Bangkok Maersk, which was christened in mid-September. The vessel was built by South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and sails under the Danish flag. The newbuild measures 351 meters in length with a beam of 56 meters and has
The Lambert Maru, a Capesize bulk carrier operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), has departed Singapore on a biofuel-powered voyage for global mining company Anglo American. The vessel took on biodiesel-blended marine fuel in Singapore on September 14 before beginning its journey. MOL said the voyage is being conducted under the company’s Blue Action Net-Zero
Damen Shipyards Group has signed an agreement with Netherlands-based electric propulsion specialist AAAPropulsion to integrate the company’s A-Pod system into Damen’s electric tugs. The partnership will focus on testing the system’s compatibility and efficiency gains. The A-Pod is a 360-degree azimuthing thruster with an integrated electric motor placed in the lower pod housing and cooled
Shippers’ choice of ocean carrier is becoming a decisive factor in cutting Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and controlling future carbon costs, according to the latest Scope 3 at Sea report by maritime analytics firm OceanScore. The study, covering the Asia–Northern Europe trade lane from January to June 2025, shows that operational consistency is just as critical
The Indian Charge Point Operators Association (ICPOA) held its annual Bharat EV Charging Conclave 2025 at The Lalit hotel in New Delhi, bringing together stakeholders from across India’s electric vehicle charging sector. Participants included charge point operators, equipment manufacturers, mobility service providers, utilities, government representatives, and technology specialists. Discussions focused on charging infrastructure development, policy
The United States and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Technology Prosperity Deal, with commitments to explore civil maritime nuclear applications. The agreement was formalized by US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The MOU outlines cooperation on potential international standards for civil maritime nuclear
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 15-year Lifecycle Agreement covering three LNG carriers for China LNG Shipping (International) Co. Ltd. (CLSICO). The agreement is designed to ensure operational reliability, enable flexibility in maintenance scheduling and optimise the ‘time between overhauls’ (TBO) for each of the vessels. The agreement, which came into effect in August 2025, was booked