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(17 articles)Nantaise Orders Wind-Assisted RORO for Space Logistics
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise has placed an order for a wind-assisted roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessel dedicated to space logistics operations, signaling a strategic commitment to both emerging markets an
Maersk Tests Rotor Sail Technology to Cut Container Ship Emissions
Maersk is retrofitting a high-tech rotor sail system—developed by London-based Anemoi Marine Technologies—onto one of its 8,700-TEU Lima-class container ships, with installation scheduled for mid-2027
driveMybox Digitalizes Hamburg Port Shunting Operations
driveMybox has launched a digitalization initiative at Hamburg port focused on shunting operations, marking a significant step toward modernizing one of Europe's largest container terminals. This tech
Fujian Digital Trade Platform Transforms Port & Shipping Integration
Fujian has launched an integrated digital trade platform designed to unify port operations, shipping coordination, and trade documentation into a single ecosystem. This technological advancement addre
DP World Deploys First Dual-Fuel Methanol Container Vessel
DP World has introduced the DP World London, a dual-fuel methanol-powered vessel that represents a significant step forward in the maritime industry's transition toward sustainable shipping. This deve
DP World Launches Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel in Aarhus
DP World has christened a methanol dual-fuel vessel at the Port of Aarhus, marking a significant milestone in the container shipping industry's transition toward cleaner energy sources. This deploymen
Port of Drammen Deploys Berth Alignment System for Efficiency
The Port of Drammen in Norway is adopting a berth alignment system, a technology designed to optimize vessel positioning and improve dock operations efficiency. This initiative reflects broader indust
MacGregor Advances Direct Ship-to-Well LCO₂ Transfer Technology
MacGregor has developed an advancement in direct ship-to-well transfer capabilities for liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂), building upon its established expertise in bow-loading systems refined over fiv
Smart Tugs Transform US Waterways with Autonomous Technology
Smart tugboat technology represents a significant shift in how cargo moves across US inland waterways, traditionally a backbone of domestic logistics. The adoption of autonomous and semi-autonomous tu
Nuclear Container Ships: Port of Long Beach Launches SMR Testing Program
The Port of Long Beach and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to develop and test small modular reactor (SMR) technology for
LiFit Logistics Launches Real-Time Shipment Visibility Platform
LiFit Logistics has launched a real-time shipment visibility platform designed specifically for shipyard logistics operations. This development represents a targeted effort to address transparency cha
Xiamen Port Leads Container Terminal Automation in China
Xiamen Container Port is establishing itself as a regional leader in automated terminal operations, demonstrating the viability of advanced automation technologies for container handling. This develop
Port of LA and Shenzhen Ports Partner on Sustainable Maritime Trade
The Port of Los Angeles and Shenzhen Ports have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on sustainable trade initiatives and maritime technology innovation. This strategic partne
Oslo-Rotterdam Corridor Tests Liquid Hydrogen for Zero-Emission Shipping
The Oslo-Rotterdam shipping corridor is piloting liquid hydrogen as a marine fuel, marking a significant milestone in the maritime industry's transition toward zero-emission operations. This initiativ
AI Transforms Maritime Industry: Key Applications in Shipping
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the maritime industry by enabling unprecedented optimization across vessel operations, port logistics, and supply chain coordination. The adoption of
VOC Port Deploys PortGPT: India's First Major Port AI System
Varicose Oil Company (VOC) Port has become India's first major port to deploy an enterprise AI system called PortGPT, marking a significant milestone in the digitalization of Indian port infrastructur
HTS Group Completes First Fully Autonomous Vessel Voyage
HTS Group has achieved a significant technological milestone by completing a fully autonomous vessel voyage at Rotterdam, one of Europe's busiest ports. This development represents a pivotal moment in