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Stena RoRo places order for two new multi-fuel E-Flexer RoPax vessels
Stena RoRo has ordered another two E-Flexer RoPax vessels from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai). The vessels will be delivered in 2027 to the Greek shipping company Attica Group and will operate in the Adriatic Sea. This is Stena RoRo's …
Jul 1, 2024 / Curious
Port of Brunswick sets all-time record in May, grows RoRo volumes by 26 percent
The Port of Brunswick handled an all-time record of 86,577 units of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in May, an increase of more than 18,000 units or 26 percent compared to May 2023. “Brunswick’s proximity to domestic manufacturers and to vibrant sales …
Jun 27, 2024 / Curious
APM Terminals Pipavav Port Achieves Milestone in Vehicle Logistics, Sets New RORO Handling Record in May
APM Terminals Pipavav (GPPL) has achieved a significant milestone in vehicle logistics, setting a new record for the highest number of processed RORO rakes handled in a single month. The terminal processed 40 NMG (Newly Modified Goods) rakes, …
Jun 20, 2024 / Curious
DP World Boosts European Trade With €130M Investment In Romania
Today, DP World opens three major new sites in Romania, providing a significant boost to the country’s growing status as a key hub of European trade and enabling economic growth throughout the region. Constanta, the largest container port on …
Jun 19, 2024 / Curious
Berg Secures Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Propulsion Package For Wind-Assisted Airbus Ro-Ro Vessels
BERG Propulsion has won a contract covering the hybrid propulsion solution that ensure three wind-assisted Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) ro-ro vessels will maximize efficiency regardless of their mode of operation. Following delivery by China’s …
Jun 12, 2024 / Curious
Finnlines adopts graphene-based hard foul release hull coating across its ro-ro and ro-pax fleets to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
Finnlines, in partnership with GIT Coatings, is accelerating its decarbonization efforts by adopting XGIT-FUEL, an innovative graphene-based hard foul release hull coating, across its ro-ro and ro-pax fleets. Starting with their first vessel in 2022, …
May 10, 2024 / Curious
Stena Line to increase cargo capacity by 30% on Stena Forerunner and Stena Foreteller – signs contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard
On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has signed a conversion contract with China Merchants Jinling (Weihai) Shipyard for the installation of an additional cargo deck, increased thruster capacity and preparations for shore power onboard Stena …
May 9, 2024 / Curious
Royal Bodewes selects DMC to supply steering gear, bridge controls and propeller nozzles
4 newbuild cargo and Ro-Ro vessels to be outfitted Damen Marine Components has been contracted by Royal Bodewes to supply steering, control and propulsion equipment for four vessels, to be delivered to the shipyard’s clients in the coming two …
Apr 8, 2024 / Curious
World 1st 'Long-Range and Real-Time Wind Condition Measurement Device' Installation at RORO vessel
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Metro Weather Co., Ltd. has announced the start of a demonstration experiment on the route between Tokyo and Fukuoka using Metro Weather's Doppler LiDAR (Note 1), a long-range wind condition measurement device …
Mar 12, 2024 / Vessels
Chinese yard delivers LNG-powered ferry to Stena and Marine Atlantic
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Weihai has delivered Stena’s LNG-powered ferry Ala’suinu which will serve Canada’s Marine Atlantic. Sweden’s Stena RoRo and CMJL (Weihai) announced the delivery of the E-Flexer vessel in separate statements on …
Feb 13, 2024 / Vessels