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NOK 25 million in support for more efficient ports in Norway

Key words are reduced laying time for ships in port, more efficient transport on land and sea – and significant environmental benefits.

New consortium established to build ‘power-to-methanol’ plant in Antwerp

This week, the port of Antwerp is taking another important step forward in the transition to alternative energy sources and a sustainable, low-carbon circular port.

Foreship launches Project Hygiea to keep coronavirus off cruise ships

Entitled ‘Project Hygiea’, the four-step approach comprises interception, prevention, mitigation and evacuation.

Industry and unions set out solutions to free seafarers from COVID-19 lockdown

12-step plan issued by International Maritime Organization provides a route forward for governments on how to facilitate ship crew change during the pandemic.

CDP and Saipem signed MoU to jointly evaluate the launch of innovative projects

Memorandum of Understanding for innovative and highly sustainable projects, environmentally, socially and economically

Port of Oakland gets new service to Asia, includes Saudi Arabia

A highlight of the new service: the first-ever direct link between Oakland and the Middle East.

USA’s second busiest container hub joins SEA-LNG

SEA-LNG welcomes the Port of Long Beach, the USA’s second busiest container port, to its growing membership.

HHLA provides mega-ship berth for the Port of Hamburg

Two additional container gantry cranes arrive at HHLA CTB

Scientists investigate presence of ancient deep-sea microplastics

Marine scientists are seeking to solve a deep-sea microplastics mystery after finding evidence of manufactured plastics buried in the seabed sediment.

Hutchison to expand Barcelona reefer container services

BEST’s customers have the option of pre-inspection services for their refrigerated containers (PTIs).

OOI’s cable hears the sounds of the ocean

In some settings, ship noise is known to affect whale behavior and the permanent network of hydrophones operated by the OOI and Ocean Networks Canada will provide an opportunity to study whether whales are avoiding the shipping lanes to Asia.

Seafloor microplastic hotspots controlled by deep-sea currents

New research has revealed the highest levels of microplastic yet recorded on the seafloor, with up to 1.9 million pieces in an area of just one square metre.

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