A coalition of major global Ro-Ro shipping companies, known as the Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC), has introduced standardized guidelines for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity from Ro-Ro vessels such as car carriers. The initiative, announced on April 14, marks a significant step towards harmonizing emissions reporting in the maritime logistics sector and improving transparency
BioxiGuard Reduces Oxidation Degradation by About Half, Aiming for More Efficient Fuel Use Nippon Yuka Kogyo Co., Ltd. (“Nippon Yuka”), an NYK Group company specializing in chemical R&D as well as the manufacture and sale of chemical products, announced today the forthcoming release of BioxiGuard, the Japan’s first* antioxidant specially developed for marine biodiesel fuel
Danish ‘NH3 Spark – FutureFlex’ project aims to develop pioneering, small-bore engine concept that dispenses with need for pilot fuel Danish State initiative, the EUDP (Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme), has announced the ‘NH3 Spark – FutureFlex’ project. It aims to develop a dual-fuel, four-stroke GenSet capable of operating purely on ammonia without the
Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has signed a Head of Terms Agreement with international tank storage specialist Advario, setting the stage for a potential joint venture focused on developing and operating clean energy and liquid bulk storage infrastructure in the UAE and beyond. The proposed partnership, in which AD Ports Group would hold a 51%
The CMA CGM Group, a major player in global shipping, logistics, and media, has announced its role as an official global partner of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC-3), set to take place in Nice, France, from June 9–13, 2025. Co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, the summit is expected to serve as a
A new insight brief from the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum suggests that the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) recent policy framework has the potential to catalyse a transition to scalable zero-emission fuels—but only if it is supported by effective incentives and increasingly stringent enforcement mechanisms. Titled “IMO’s policy measures: What’s next
Engineering and consulting company Wood has been selected by TA’ZIZ to provide project management consultancy (PMC) services for the development of the United Arab Emirates’ inaugural methanol production plant in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. Slated for completion by 2028, the facility is expected to become one of the world’s largest methanol plants, with
Ascenz Marorka, a smart shipping specialist within the GTT Group, has entered a strategic global partnership with Emerson Marine Solutions, a leader in precision flow measurement and propulsion optimization technologies. The collaboration is set to drive innovation in digital fuel monitoring and performance management across the maritime sector. The joint solution will combine Ascenz Marorka’s
Damen Shipyards Galati has launched the newest addition to BC Ferries’ Island Class fleet, marking another step forward in the ferry operator’s fleet modernization and sustainability efforts. The vessel, a Damen RoRo 8117 E3 model, is the seventh of its kind to be delivered to BC Ferries and the first of four new battery-equipped diesel-hybrid
KOTUG International, via its subsidiary Kotug Push-it B.V., has secured a contract from the Lithuanian Inland Waterways Authority (VVKD) to deliver the first fully electric pusher tug for the Baltic region. This initiative reflects Lithuania’s commitment to modernizing its inland waterway infrastructure through environmentally sustainable solutions. Following an international tender process and approval from the