An avant-garde approach to tackling the challenges of large-scale cargo shipment has been introduced by Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, the French logistics and freight forwarding company. The concept revisits and revamps a page from the annals of early aviation – the utilization of airships similar to the iconic dirigibles and blimps of the past. Together with […]
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Fugro, the respected Dutch surveyor, has secured a valuable contract to conduct a geophysical survey in Lithuania as part of its first offshore wind farm project. Ignitis Renewables has enlisted the company’s services, marking an exciting progression for this 700 MW scheme. The development is a collaborative project between Ignitis Renewables and Ocean Winds, a
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UECC Embraces EU Emissions Trading System In response to the evolving regulatory landscape, United European Car Carriers (UECC), a renowned operator in the automotive logistics industry, has shifted to a universal model rooted in a well-established industry framework. Beginning in 2024, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) mandates shipping companies frequenting European ports to
The Emergence of Next-generation Cruise Ships In recent developments in the marine industry, MSC Cruises delightfully announced its final decision over the launch of two more World-Class cruise ships. They had been planning this move with the renowned French shipbuilding company, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, and the deal was finally settled recently. The enthusiasm for this
The globally dominant European supplier of offshore wind turbines, Siemens Gamesa, recently suspended construction plans for its anticipated turbine blade factory at Virginia’s Portsmouth Marine Terminal. Citing complications in achieving “development milestones”, the company put its $200 million proposal on hold. This latest turn of events paints a somewhat uncertain future for US offshore wind
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A Hold on the Maritime Silk Road As tensions continue to escalate in the Israel-Palestine conflict, its ripple effect has reached the maritime industries, causing disruption in the Mediterranean shipping loop. A Chinese shipping giant, Zhonggu Shipping, has stopped its services to Israel until further notice, immobilizing four of its container ships, each with a
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Taking The Helm: Rem Offshore and the Future of Offshore Vessels Working from the waters of Norway, Rem Offshore is carving its niche as a linchpin in the field of offshore vessel ownership. On Wednesday, the company reaffirmed this position by acquiring long-term contracts for numerous vessels. This strategic move not only bolstered its standing
Luxurious Seven Seas Grandeur Delivered by Fincantieri Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrated a successful completion as Fincantieri handed over their majestic cruise ship, Seven Seas Grandeur, on November 13th. Known for its specialization in constructing smaller, high-end cruise ships, Fincantieri has utilized its Ancona yard on Italy’s central Adriatic coast for this project since January
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Wärtsilä Introduces Game-Changing Technology For Marine Sector In an unprecedented move, Finland-based marine technology juggernaut, Wärtsilä, has unveiled the marine industry’s first commercially available naval architecture. Not only is this an impressive achievement, it sets a new standard in marine equipment crafting, marking the beginning of a revolutionary era in the industry. Glosten and Siemens
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In the treacherous waters off Sakhalin Island, a Russian tanker named Victoria has found itself stuck in a sticky situation. The product tanker, under the Russian flag, ran aground five days prior, causing quite a commotion among the maritime community. The incident occurred on the southwest side of the island, and recovery has been a
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