[By: ABS] ABS, in collaboration with leading players in the maritime industry, has joined an ambitious initiative from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to tackle challenges facing global shipping. The MIT Maritime Consortium unites academia and industry to support the development of cutting-edge technologies that aim to transform the sector, including alternative fuel and […]
[By: Ulstein Verft] At the Undersea Defence Technology conference, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Ulstein Verft signed a Letter of Intent for joint efforts to deliver the next, advanced frigates to the Royal Norwegian Navy. The 2024 Fleet Plan outlines that Norway will acquire five or six frigates to replace the Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates. Potential candidates include […]
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has executed three maritime infrastructure-related contracts valued at $18 million as part of the plan to upgrade port operations at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. It is part of a larger vision for the “Harbor of the Future” announced in 2024 that calls for increasing capacity in the […]
Two years after previewing the Sea Zero project to develop the world’s most energy-efficient cruise ship, Hurtigruten and its partners report the design has been refined through a series of model tests. Hurtigruten wants to design a ship that can sail without emissions in normal operation on the Norwegian coast from around 2030. The […]
While it is only a little more than a month since the new alliances began to integrate into the operations of container shipping, the first results show the new organization has the potential to dramatically reshape the competition among carriers. Overall, the sector has struggled to claw back its schedule reliability after the surge […]
The Panama Canal Authority announced that it will begin reserving transit slots through the new locks for vessels with low carbon emissions. It says the program is in keeping with advancements in the industry and to incentivize customers on their path to decarbonization. Beginning October 5, 2025, the Panama Canal will implement the first […]
To support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production goals and increase feedstock availability, Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) has completed a successful five-month pilot project. The campaign demonstrated the effectiveness and viability of the company’s Flexiforming technology in producing SAF that is chemically comparable to conventional jet fuel from various renewable feedstocks. The project was conducted at […]
As LogiPharma gears up for its landmark 25th edition on April 8 – 10th 2025, the world’s largest life sciences supply chain event is introducing a refreshed agenda packed with new conference tracks and event features. With over 2,500 senior-level professionals from global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medtech companies expected to attend in Lyon, this year’s […]
Trade Tech, Inc is advancing its Customs capabilities as part of its commitment to supporting freight forwarders and logistics providers with more efficient digital solutions. As part of this effort, U.S. Customs veteran Mike Cooney has joined Trade Tech, as Senior Systems Analyst – Customs Entry, bringing decades of experience in Customs compliance and regulatory […]
Tariff fears – as well the already significant uncertainty and confusion surrounding the White House’s trade policy – grew this week with the April 2nd deadline set for many tariff announcements approaching. The Trump administration indicated that it will narrow the scope of reciprocal tariffs initially proposed for all US trade partners which have tariffs or other […]
GetJet Airlines has successfully secured a long-term land lease at Vilnius International Airport (VNO) through an auction organized by Lithuanian Airports. The airline has been granted the rights to a 4,664-square-meter plot for a 40-year period, where it plans to develop a state-of-the-art MRO facility to strengthen its in-house technical capabilities. According to Inga Duglas, […]
WestJet’s Executive Vice President Cargo Kirsten de Bruijn is to leave the company in June, three years after taking on the role at the Canadian carrier. In a post on LinkedIn, Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of WestJet, stated: “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Kirsten de Bruijn, WestJet’s Executive Vice-President Cargo. We have […]
