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APM Terminals Itajaí resumes Ro-Ro operations with BMW Group Brazil

With the docking of the Florida Highway ship, owned by K-Line, on 15 March 2022, roll-on roll-off (RoRo) operations returned to APM Terminals Itajaí. More than 460 premium segment vehicles from BMW Group Brazi were unloaded. This is the first time …

Mar 17, 2022 / Vessels

ABS Updates Rules on RoRo Vessels in Response to Fires

In the wake of recent incidents of fire on RoRo vessels carrying vehicles, ABS has responded to industry concerns with an update to its Rules addressing electric vehicles on board.The culmination of more than a year of work with leading industry …

Mar 14, 2022 / Vessels

Finnlines’ third hybrid ro-ro vessel launched

Construction of the new vessels is progressing in China and the last hybrid ro-ro vessel was launched. Caption: Finneco III, the third hybrid ro-ro vessel in a series, was launched in China on 22 November 2021. Picture: Finnlines Plc. Finneco III, …

Nov 22, 2021 / Vessels

Höegh breaks record in Ennore; loading longest breakbulk unit on RoRo

Sensitive cargo such as windmill blades require white-glove treatment and experienced personnel to perform the operations. This customer chose Höegh’s RoRo services before conventional Lift On Lift Off operations because of its clear benefits for …

Aug 2, 2019 / Vessels

MV Themis scoops Panama Canal environmental award

RoRo vessel MV Themis has been commended for its role in cutting greenhouse gas emissions on the Panama Canal.Caption: MV Themis has won the Panama Canal Green Connection awardWW Ocean vessel MV Themis has scooped a notable award for its …

Mar 22, 2019 / Vessels