Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for the ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in developing solutions for decarbonizing the maritime industry. The FCM Ammonia will be installed onboard seven LPG/ammonia carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime. Ammonia-powered shipping becoming a reality As a front-runner in enabling the use […]
The Chouest Group is proud to announce the acquisition of Kystdesign, a premier manufacturer of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems. This strategic move reinforces Chouest’s commitment to innovation and excellence in underwater robotics, further solidifying its position as a global leader in subsea technology. Dino Chouest expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: “We are thrilled […]
The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Stone has had an unusually successful tour of duty off the coast of South America, and has delivered more than 20 tonnes of cocaine – nearly one percent of the world’s annual production – to a pier in Florida. The Coast Guard estimated the U.S. wholesale value at about $520 […]
Nearly three years after an enclosed space incident that claimed the lives of three stevedores, the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch issued a detailed report while calling for enhanced training and safety rules incorporating shoreside personnel into the efforts for enclosed space management. The recommendations take the unusual step of calling on the trade […]
Hapag-Lloyd reporting what it called “solid results” for 2024, outlined what it sees as another challenging year ahead. It became the latest of the major carriers to highlight the uncertainties and predict that the industry would continue to experience declines in profitability in the year ahead. “We anticipate earnings in 2025 to be lower than […]
In a public briefing Thursday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said that the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) should have performed a standard engineering risk analysis on the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in March 2024 after it was hit by the boxship Dali. The MDTA was on the national panel that came up […]
Officials in the UK and the Philippines confirmed that the crewmembers of the containership Solong and tanker Stena Immaculate have been repatriated as the investigation into the incident continues. HM Coastguard gave its last daily update this morning, March 20, while a government minister traveled to the area to thank the brave first responders and […]
CMA CGM Group, which launched a niche air cargo operation in 2021, has made a last-minute rival bid to take over the troubled carrier Air Belgium. It comes as the French group has said it plans to continue to grow in the air cargo segment including expanding with a base in the United States. Air […]
Norwegian authorities are investigating the death of a worker who was crushed by a crane on an offshore MPSV last week. On the morning of March 12, police at the small port of Hareid, More og Romsdal received a report that a man had been killed aboard the MPSV conversion Island Ocean (ex name […]
KlasJet has announced an expansion of its partnership with Sundor by EL AL Group, including the leasing of Boeing 737-800 aircraft for two years, starting in April 2025. This will support its operational capacity and passenger travel demand. With this agreement, both companies are continuing a great partnership, which started in May 2024. Justinas Bulka, […]
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the release of the 5th edition of its annual Air Cargo Sustainability Insights Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the industry’s ongoing sustainability transformation. This year’s report is compiled from 274 responses from the entire industry, covering airlines, airports, freight forwarders, ground handlers, shippers, equipment manufacturers, IT providers, and […]
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a new partnership with the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, one of the largest urban wilderness areas in the United States, spanning an impressive 3,650 acres of forests, prairies, and wetlands. Recognised as a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. […]
