Compagnie Maritime Nantaise Contracts Newbuild Ro-Ro Featuring Wind Propulsion
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise has placed an order for a new roll-on/roll-off vessel fitted with wind-assisted propulsion technology.
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Tankers, freight and marine transportation.
bound4blue Obtains Bureau Veritas Design Assessment for Model 3-24 eSAIL
Wind-assisted propulsion developer bound4blue has achieved a Design Assessment from classification society Bureau Veritas for its Model 3-24 eSAIL system.
Höegh Autoliners Completes Inaugural European Shore Power Connection
Höegh Autoliners has connected a vessel to shore-side electricity in Europe for the first time, marking a milestone in its regional operations.
Baltic Dry Index Climbs 4% to 3,628 Points on Robust Dry Bulk Demand
The Baltic Exchange's main dry bulk index registered a third consecutive daily gain, reaching 3,628 points amid firm commodity shipment requirements.
Fincantieri Launches Hydrogen-Powered Viking Cruise Vessel at Ancona
Shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched a new hydrogen-fuelled cruise vessel for operator Viking at its Ancona yard in Italy.
US Containerised Imports Hit Near-Record High in August 2026, Descartes Reports
Monthly container intake across the United States rose by 3.8% in August 2026 to reach the third-highest volume on record, according to data from Descartes Systems Group.
Alkagesta featured in The Motorship: shipping industry must act against spiralling costs
In an exclusive opinion piece for The Motorship, Alkagesta chief executive Orkhan Rustamov argues that record freight and transit costs cannot be treated as an unavoidable fact of life, and calls for closer trader-owner collaboration, route diversity and contingency planning.
Yanmar Obtains DNV Type Approval for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Yanmar has achieved type approval certification from classification society DNV for its maritime hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Maersk Vessel to Receive Anemoi Rotor Sail in Container Sector First
An Anemoi rotor sail is set to be installed on a Maersk vessel, marking an inaugural application of the wind-assist technology in the container shipping sector.
Singapore and Brazil Collaborate to Develop Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
Singapore and Brazil are establishing a bilateral partnership to create a dedicated green and digital maritime corridor.
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