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Singapore launches digital bunkering for enhanced efficiency
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) launched the digital bunkering initiative on 1 November 2023, becoming the first port in the world to

Activists applaud EPA’s action to curb ship pollution at California’s ports
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on October 17 approved the California Air Resources Board (CARB) waiver request for the At-berth ocean going vessel rule.

PEMA, ICHCA sign MoU to advance sustainable practices, safety standards in cargo handling sector
Two international associations closely involved in the port and terminal industry are committing to cooperate in improving safety and sustainability across the global industry. The Port

Port of Duisburg: Connecting global companies to European markets
Markus Bangen, CEO of duisport (Duisburger Hafen AG), the ownership and management company of the Port of Duisburg, breaks down

Port of Tanjung Pelepas sets new shift volume record
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, secured another milestone when the terminal

Port of NEOM strives to redefine sustainability, operations optimization
NEOM, Saudi Arabia’s US$500 billion megaproject to set a new standard of urban living in the northwest of the Kingdom,

Maersk undertakes first multimodal sea-air solution via Oman
Maersk, in collaboration with Port of Salalah and Oman Airports, successfully undertook a sea-air logistics solution via Oman for cargo

Spiraling budget for upgrading Taiwan’s fishing port sparks controversy

NYK, AIS automate tugboat attendance management, allowance calculation
As part of a digitalization project aimed at improving attractiveness of the tugboat industry, which is hit by labor shortages, NYK in collaboration with AIS,

DNV develops new shore power class rules for tankers
DNV is the first class society globally to introduce new class rules for electrical shore connections specifically tailored for tankers, contributing to setting sector norms.

Rising M&A to boost dominance of global container terminal operators, says Drewry
M&A-led growth strategies will propel leading regional terminal operators and container shipping lines into the global terminal operator rankings next year, according to Drewry’s latest

Governments adopt initiative to scale low-carbon fuel production
The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has July 21 adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hub) at a summit in Goa, India. The platform brings

Freight industry must resist tidal wave of drug smuggling, says insurer
In response to the exponential growth in contraband drugs entering Europe via ports on the Atlantic seaboard, specialist freight insurer TT Club is increasing its

DP World cut total global carbon emissions by 5% in 2022
DP World cut direct carbon emissions from its global operations by 5% last year, according to its latest Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) report, reflecting

PSA International: Winning solution of innovation, technology, and partnerships
The landscape of global maritime industries is possibly one of the most expeditious in pivoting to sustainability and digitalization due to the needs of the

GCMD readies for first ship-to-ship pilot to transfer ammonia in Singapore
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) and its appointed consultant, DNV Maritime Advisory (DNV) supported by Surbana Jurong (SJ) and the Singapore Maritime Academy

Green Shipping: CSA Leads the Way in Maritime Decarbonization
The Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), an industry collaborative effort led by Kuok Maritime, formalized the addition of 11 new members on April 25 at Singapore

Malaysia ramps up investment in ports
Maritime Fairtrade interviews Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Yazid Zul Kepli, deputy dean, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia, on the country’s latest

Jeddah Islamic Port boosts decarbonization drive
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced cutbacks in crane activity and truck turnaround times at Jeddah Islamic Port in line with its annual target

Promoting Sustainability: Singapore’s Maritime ESG Efforts
Singapore seems to be constantly pushing the frontier in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives in the maritime industry. On 21 March, Singapore and Norway

Environment group urges Long Beach Port to stop fossil gas use

Maersk, DP World partner to decarbonize Jebel Ali Port, improve customer services

Filipino business groups oppose new port regulation

Largest CMA CGM containership calls at Japan

Singapore builds momentum in 2022 for future maritime growth

Taiwan modernizes naval defense in face of China’s threat of invasion
Amidst persistent military threats from China regarding the One China Policy, Taiwan is striving to modernize its air and naval

Marcos stands firm in meeting with Xi over South China Sea tension
For the second time this year, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a
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