LNG bunkering digitalised in Port of Singapore
CLASSIFICATION society DNV has partnered with energy company Pavilion Energy to develop a digital LNG bunkering platform for Port of Singapore. The “FuelBoss” platform was...
NYK's ammonia bunkering vessel design approved
NYK Line has received an approval in principle for an ammonia bunkering vessel currently being researched and developed. According to NYK, this is the first time a shipping...
OOCL trials biofuel on AAA1 service
ORIENT Overseas Container Line has completed a biofuel trial on its AAA1 service, which runs between South East Asia and the east coast of Australia. The 4578-TEU OOCL Yokohama...
Operations begin at new Timor-Leste port
TIBAR Bay Port in Timor-Leste has welcomed maiden calls from two vessels as part of the new port’s operational trials. Tibar Bay Port was built recently to alleviate congestion...
CMA CGM biofuel bunkering a success
TOTALENERGIES Marine Fuels has announced it has successfully refuelled a CMA CGM containership in Singapore with sustainable marine biofuel. CMA CGM Montoir was bunkered via...
Incat Crowther announces ferry launch
INCAT Crowther has announced the launch of the 72-metre passenger ferry Korea Pride. Incat Crowther supported Korea Express Ferry in the building of the vessel, which will operate...
IMO partnership promotes sustainable maritime transport in Pacific
THE International Maritime Organization plans to promote sustainable maritime transport through capacity building activities in the Asia Pacific region under a new partnership...
South East Asian ports record more action ahead of peak season: analysis
AS China grapples with the zero-COVID policy and resulting lockdowns, the demand for containers declines amidst the busiest peak season shipping. The interesting trend from the...
MOL enters charter agreement for new LNG carriers
MITSUI OSK Lines has signed a long-term charter contract for three newbuild LNG carriers, to be delivered in 2028. The contract is between MOL and ENN LNG (Singapore), a...
Ships rerouted off Sri Lanka to avoid whale strikes
MSC has modified its shipping route south of Sri Lanka to reduce the risk of colliding with endangered blue whales. The route was adjusted after environmental NGOs OceanCare and...
NYK receives approval for ammonia-fuelled gas carrier
A CONSORTIUM of companies including NYK Line has received an approval in principle for a gas carrier designed to transport and run on ammonia. The consortium comprises NYK, Japan...
New port to ease congestion in Timor-Leste
A NEW port facility has been built in Timor-Leste to allow larger ships to call the small nation, according to Swire Shipping. In an operational update, Swire Shipping confirmed...
MOL receives AiP for LCO2 carrier design
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding have been granted approval in principle for the design of a 50,000 cubic metre liquefied CO2 carrier. The AiP was awarded by...
Maersk expands Asia-Pacific footprint with US$4 billion acquisition
MAERSK has completed its acquisition of LF Logistics, a contract logistics company with capabilities across e-commerce and inland transport in the Asia Pacific region. Having...
TotalEnergies’ completes COSCO’s first biofuel bunkering
TOTALENERGIES Marine Fuels in July completed the first refuelling of a COSCO containership with sustainable marine biofuel. This operation marks TotalEnergies’ first biofuel...
