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Vessel Performance Solutions to service two leading bulk carrier fleets with VESPER performance management platform

Vessel Performance Solutions (VPS), a subsidiary of Ascenz Marorka, GTT Group’s smart shipping arm, is proud to announce two new partnerships with Himalaya Shipping Ltd. and 2020 Bulkers Management AS. These agreements will see the deployment of the …
Jan 16, 2025 / Curious

Ocean Network Express and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group Collaborate on Shore Power Innovation in China

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (NZPG) held a symposium on December 6th to share best practices and explore innovative approaches to shore power utilization. The event highlighted ONE’s nearly decade-long experience in …
Dec 10, 2024 / Curious

Shenzhen, Long Beach Ports, South Coast AQMD Sign Green Framework

The Port of Long Beach, Shenzhen Port Group, Hutchison Ports YANTIAN (YANTIAN), South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and the North American Representative Office of Shenzhen have signed a memorandum of cooperation to …
Sep 25, 2024 / Curious

DP World Marine Services Launches New Colombia-Panama Route As It Expands Global Network

Unifeeder Group, an integrated and core part of DP World Marine Services, has launched a new direct service connecting four ports in Colombia and the port of Manzanillo in Panama, adding a new layer of flexibility to export customers, such as fruit …
Feb 13, 2024 / Curious

DP World Signs 30-Year Concession To Operate Multi-Purpose Dar Es Salaam Port In Tanzania

“We are honoured to partner with the Government of Tanzania to revitalise the port of Dar es Salaam. This is in line with Tanzania’s strategic development plans and is testament of the visionary leadership of H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan. The …
Oct 23, 2023 / Curious

Praxis Automation Awarded Major Contract From Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services To Equip The Entire Offshore Fleet With Dynamic Positioning Systems

Praxis Automation, a global leader in ship automation, electrical propulsion and dynamic positioning systems, announced that it has been awarded a long-term collaborative contract by Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services (RVOS), a Saudi world class …
Sep 29, 2023 / Curious

Contecon Manzanillo, Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce receive largest boxship

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) marked a new operational milestone in Latin America with the arrival of CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt at Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA) in Mexico and Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce …
Sep 26, 2023 / Vessels

bp in marine biofuel first for Wellington Harbour

bp Marine, part of bp’s trading and shipping business, has entered into a long-term supply agreement with integrated transport company StraitNZ, which includes the supply of marine biofuels in the port of Wellington.  StraitNZ’s network …
Jul 25, 2023 / Curious

Contecon Manzanillo handles first carbon-neutral container in North America

Contecon Manzanillo S.A. de C.V. (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Mexican business unit operating the Specialized Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Manzanillo, recorded another milestone with its recent handling of …
Jun 12, 2023 / Curious

The Port of Gothenburg signs sister port agreement with the Port of Shenzhen

The agreement was signed during a visit to the Port of Gothenburg by a delegation of 20 people from Shenzhen last week. The purpose of the agreement is to strengthen cooperation between the ports on issues such as sustainable transport, volume …
May 29, 2023 / Curious