Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Seatrade Maritime
The world's largest container line, MSC, has launched a new service named Firehorse, connecting China and Southeast Asia, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Seatrade Maritime
Damietta Alliance Container Terminals has commenced operations in Egypt, bringing together Hapag-Lloyd, Eurogate, and Contship Italia with local partners, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The joint venture aims to enhance container handling capabilities in the region.
Offshore Energy
The vessel Seaway Aimery is actively laying inter-array cables at the 1.4 GW East Anglia Three offshore wind farm, as reported by Offshore Energy. This operation is part of the ongoing development of the wind farm's infrastructure.
Offshore Energy
Hellenic Cables has been awarded a contract by DEME for the supply of inter-array cables for the BC-Wind project in Poland, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks a significant development in the ongoing wind energy initiatives in the region.
Seatrade Maritime
ZEPA has introduced new standards and tools to facilitate the transition to battery-electric operations in ports, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. These initiatives aim to support port decarbonisation efforts.
Splash247
Marcura, a maritime tech firm based in Dubai, has acquired UK-based Shipdem, a specialist in chemical tanker demurrage, as reported by Splash247. This acquisition enhances Marcura's capabilities in the complex tanker market, particularly in handling intricate demurrage claims.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Australia's engineering company Worley has been selected by New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as the technical advisor for the country's LNG import terminal project.
Splash247
Workers at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services have intensified their strike following the announcement of a $4.2 billion acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd, as reported by Splash247. Approximately 800 unionized employees initiated a warning strike at ZIM's Haifa headquarters in response to the impending takeover.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that construction has commenced on the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects in Poland, starting with subsea rock installation. These projects are part of a broader effort to enhance renewable energy infrastructure in the region.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that TankerTrackers.com, a prominent observer of the shadow fleet, has made a substantial portion of its research publicly accessible. Founded by Samir Madani, the platform utilizes satellite imagery and AIS data to monitor tanker movements.
